This basic recipe is easy to make in bulk. Simply multiply the amounts provided below based by how many cups of basil you have. Freeze the leftover pesto for later!
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Ingredients
1 lightly packed cup of basil
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (Alice recommends twice this amount, but my food processor couldn’t take any more oil and I felt like this was plenty)
salt, to taste
squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
Over medium high heat, toast the walnuts until fragrant, about three to five minutes.
In a food processor, combine the basil, walnuts and garlic.
Pulse while drizzling in the olive oil.
Remove the mixture from the processor and pour it into a bowl. Stir in salt and a squeeze of lemon (optional), to taste.
I did not include Parmesan cheese in this recipe because pesto tends to freeze better without cheese. That also means this pesto recipe is vegan.
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