Easy 5-Minute Blender Basil Pesto
Yield: 3 cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Love adding fresh basil flavor to dishes year around or want to save money when making your own pesto? This Easy 5-minute Blender Basil Pesto is for you!
Ingredients
- 8 cups Italian basil, packed loosely
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cashews
- 1-1 1/2 cups good oil, enough to thin pesto
- 3 tablespoons garlic, 5-7 large cloves
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except oil into blender. (I love my BlendTec)
- Turn blender on to puree and immediately begin drizzling the olive oil into blender. Add as much oil is needed to have a smooth swirl in the center.
- Use immediately or refrigerate/freeze* for later.
Notes
*Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 4 months. If freezing, pour into ice cubes or airtight freezer containers and freeze. Once Ice cube molds are frozen pop out and store in an airtight container in freezer.
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