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Basil Pesto

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Basil PestoCatherine McCord
Cooks' Note

This recipe was originally published on Weelicious as "Basil Pesto".

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    2 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup pine nuts
1 garlic clove
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup olive oil

Preparation

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.

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