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The BEST 5 Minute Pesto!

Let's learn how to make a fresh and vibrant pesto completely from scratch in just five minutes! Making it at home tastes so much better than the store bought versions and is just as easy. Use it to make some pasta, throw on some toast or bruschetta, or even make a salad dressing with it. The possibilities are truly endless and delicious!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups basil
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1/4 cup parsley
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup extra virign olive oil
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions 

  1. To make the pesto, just add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and process until completely smooth.
  2. Use to make pasta or store leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge!

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