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If you'd like to make it a few days ahead, place the pesto in a small container and pour a layer of olive oil over it before refrigerating. The oil acts like a sealant and helps keep the green color of the pesto. Just be sure to scrape off the oil before serving. Ingredients:
2 garlic cloves, peeled |
3 cups fresh basil leaves |
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Place garlic in food processor; process until minced. Add basil and next 4 ingredients (through pepper). With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until smooth, scraping sides.
2. Tip: If you don't have pine nuts, you can substitute other nuts such as unsalted and toasted walnuts or cashews. All nuts add their own unique flavor to pesto.
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