Basil Pesto Recipe

Basil Pesto Recipe 🌿🧄🧀 Ingredients 🌱🥄 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed 🌿 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts 🌰 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🌿 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 🧂 Instructions 📜✨ Toast the Nuts 🌰🔥 If using pine nuts, you can toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown and fragrant. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Skip this step if using walnuts. Blend Ingredients 🌿🧄 In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts or walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Process 🥄🌱 Pulse a few times to chop the ingredients. Then, with the food processor or blender running, gradually add the olive oil in a steady stream. Process until smooth and well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl or blender as needed.