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Easy Basil Pesto - Whole30, Paleo

This Easy Basil Pesto is Whole30 and Paleo friendly. It's as simple as adding everything to a wide-mouth mason jar and giving it a whirl with your immersion blender. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts lightly toasted until golden brown
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil preferably cold-pressed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add raw pine nuts to a dry skillet and heat over low heat until golden brown (approx. 12-15min). Move regularly to avoid burning.
  • Add pine nuts and remaining ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar and pulse with immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as required. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Go get a massage because you deserve it after all that hard work in the kitchen!
  • Come back to enjoy your pesto with ALL THE THINGS.

Notes

Note: this works in a food processor and blender but that involves more clean up!