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Summer Herb Pesto

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

  • ¼  cup pine nuts
  • 1 large clove garlic smashed
  • 1½  cups fresh herbs of choice basil, parsley, arugula, etc.
  • ½  cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼  cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden and fragrant.
  • Combine the garlic and herbs in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add the pine nuts and pulse until finely chopped.
  • With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream and process until fairly smooth. Add the parmesan by hand and season with salt and pepper, stir well.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to one week.