Basil Pesto

basil-pesto-recipeIngredients:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tomato
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse or chop to preferred texture. Ready to enjoy immediately!

Serve with crackers, bagel crisps, noodles, pizza, or any of your favorite Italian dishes.

P.S.  I discounted this recipe for several years without realizing how incredible fresh made pesto tastes. If you have never had fresh pesto, I think you will be pleasantly surprised. I encourage you to try this.

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