Basil Pesto

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  • Jan 22, 2020

Quick and easy, and full of flavour.

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 1 Cup

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup rocket leaves
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

  1. In a small frying pan, dry toast the pinenuts over a medium to high heat until just starting to turn golden, set aside to cool
  2. In a small food processor, add the rocket, basil, parmesan, lemon zest and juice, pinenuts, olive oil and a crack of salt and pepper
  3. Whizz everything together until combined