Basil Pesto with Lemon

Ingredients

fresh basil packed

4 cup

pine nuts

1 cup

garlic minced

6 clove

lemon zest and juice

2

Parmesan cheese grated

1 cup

olive oil

1 cup

salt

to taste

black pepper

to taste

Method

1. 01Pulse basil, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon zest in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
2. 02Add Parmesan and pulse to combine.
3. 03Drizzle in olive oil while pulsing until pesto reaches desired consistency.
4. 04Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. 05Freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer cubes to freezer bags for storage.