Ingredients
Scale
3 oz fresh basil, no need to chop or remove stems
1/2 cup parmesan (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 cup walnuts
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/2–2 cups olive oil
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a food processor. Puree for 2 minutes, then slowly drizzle in 1 cup of olive oil while pureeing another 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice if needed. Puree briefly to mix; drizzle in more olive oil for a creamier pesto until desired texture is reached.
Serve pesto over freshly toasted bread.
Notes
Traditional pesto calls for pine nuts, but pine nuts are EXPENSIVE! The use of walnuts is deliberate to cut down on cost and to add texture without losing flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
