Easy Homemade Pesto

I make this pesto on a weekly basis. It is so easy and can be used a variety of ways. You can add it to salad dressings, bake it on chicken, use it in sandwiches or on toast. Lately, I’ve been loving on toast with a fried egg, avocado, and cherry tomatoes on top.

It only takes a few ingredients and a food processor to whip up the pesto. It’s a great use of extra basil you have in the kitchen. Homemade pesto is incredibly better than store bought. It will change your life! The freshness is AHH-mazing. It ONLY takes 5 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of fresh basil
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Start by toasting the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast them for a few minutes until it becomes fragrant. Put the pine nuts and all of the ingredients except the olive oil in the food processor. Turn the food processor on and slowly pour in the olive oil. Store in a mason jar for up to one week.