Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

Are you tired of store-bought pesto? Try making your own basil pesto at home with just a few ingredients! This delicious and versatile sauce can be made with almonds, walnuts, or even nut-free using sunflower or melon seeds. Simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and your basil pesto will be ready in minutes. Use it as a spread on pizza or pasta, sandwiches, or even as a marinade for meat, fish, or shrimp. Trust me, once you try this homemade basil pesto recipe, you’ll never go back to store-bought again!

Basil Pesto

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Basil Pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course salad dressing, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bunches Basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup Almonds
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Black pepper powder
  • 3 no Garlic cloves
  • 2 no Green chilies
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Take basil leaves, wash with water, strain and keep it aside.
  • Take one fourth cup almonds.
  • Take one third cup olive oil.
  • Take one tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Take three to four garlic cloves, 2 green chilies, one teaspoon black pepper powder, three fourth teaspoon salt.
  • Take one blender jar, add almonds, garlic, green chilies, black pepper, olive oil, salt.
  • Grind all ingredients into paste.
  • Add basil leaves into almond paste .
  • Grind basil leaves with almond paste. Finely grinded basil pesto is ready.
Keyword Basil Pesto