Homemade pesto
Homemade pesto
I trimmed my mom's basil plant and decided to make some pesto! I hope you like it :)
Vegan, soy free, gluten free | Serves 8 | SIDE
Ingredients:
- 300g fresh basil
- 120ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30g pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 30g vegan parmesan (I used greenVie parmeggio grated)
Steps:
1.Remove the basil leaves from the stems (you can keep the tender ones) and add them to a food processor.
2.Add all the remaining ingredients and blend.
3.Stop to scrape the sides of the blender.
4.Once everything is smooth, taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Enjoy!
Notes:
*Store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week or keep it in the freezer.
*Use clean and sterilized jars.
*Use in pasta dishes or just spread on toast with cheese!
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