Name: Healthy Homemade Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 tablespoons
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 0.333 cup almonds or pine nuts; 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil; Salt; Pepper

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Healthy Homemade Pesto

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, and almonds or pine nuts.

Pulse until finely chopped.

With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until smooth and emulsified.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for later use.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Nuts First 🌰
Lightly toast almonds or pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before blending to unlock deeper, more complex nutty flavors that elevate the entire pesto.
Blanch Basil for Brightness 🌿
Briefly blanch fresh basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds, then ice bath them immediately to preserve their vibrant green color and prevent oxidation and darkening.
Use the Pulse Method 💨
Pulse your food processor in short bursts rather than continuous blending to maintain a rustic texture and prevent the basil from becoming bitter from over-processing and heat friction.
Finish Oil Last 🫒
Add your extra virgin olive oil at the very end and fold it in by hand to preserve its delicate flavor compounds and prevent emulsification that can make pesto greasy.
Freeze in Ice Cube Trays ❄️
Portion pesto into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 3 months, giving you perfect single-serving portions that thaw quickly for weeknight meals without waste.