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Green Pesto

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Course Dinner, Lunch
Author Let's Eat Smart

Ingredients

  • cup fresh basil
  • 2 tsp pine nuts
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, pressed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional

Instructions

  • Grind the basil, pine nuts, garlic and salt in a pestle and mortar (don't worry if you don't have one, just pop all of your ingredients into a blender and give it a good mix)
  • Add 2 - 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (if you want more of a chunky pesto don't add as much olive oil, if you prefer the saucier type add more - it really depends on what you like) and season to taste.
  • Add the nutritional yeast and stir gently, then add a dash of lemon juice for that perfect tangy twist, and drizzle with some more olive oil. It's sooo good!