Basil Pesto

By charlotteh371

Stir into summertime goodness into hot cooked pasta, rice or grits for a tasty side dish to your meal. You can also use it as a dipping sauce for French fries

Ingredients

• 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp. cold water
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.