Basil-Lemon Pesto
Basil-Lemon Pesto is rated
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Servings:
8
A light and lemony variation on the traditional pesto, this version combines fresh parsley and basil. Toss with your favorite pasta, or spoon over grilled fish or chicken breasts. To toast the pine nuts, place them on a baking sheet and bake in a 350°F oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a food processor, combine the garlic, pine nuts, basil, parsley, cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice. Pulse until ground to a fine paste, about 1 minute. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups.
Adapted from a recipe by Sandra Cook, Chef and Food Stylist.
Adapted from a recipe by Sandra Cook, Chef and Food Stylist.
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
CMAppleton from
Flavorful and Refreshing
I admit I wasn't sure before I made it, but this recipe was fabulous. I used the lesser suggested amount of olive oil, and that worked best for me. I found this a nice break from pure basil pesto, lighter and refreshing.
Date published: 2013-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
by
arafto1 from
Great variation on pesto
I normally don't like pesto because I think it's too rich, but this is an awesome variation. The lemon really does cut the basil nicely. It's a simple recipe, and it's gone so well with everything I've paired it with. It's my go-to pesto recipe now!
Date published: 2013-02-03