Lemon Pesto – Refreshing and Delicious!
With its lemon-forward flavor, this pesto only takes 10 minutes to make - it will become your versatile go-to for so many dishes – whether used for pasta, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
Servings 2 people
Calories 544kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon rinds about rinds of 2 lemons
- 2.5 tablespoon lemon juice about juice of one lemon
- ½ cup parmigiano reggiano, grated
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 5 basil leaves
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until well combined and smooth.
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Notes
- This recipe yields ½ cup of pesto - enough to use on 200g pf pasta (enough for 2 people)
- You can use a food processor instead of a blender - I find a blender works better in this recipe because it amalgamates the ingredients more smoothly, but in a pinch, a food processor will do the job!
- If storing, be sure to top the pesto with olive oil so it doesn't oxidize.
Nutrition
Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 2mg