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Lemon pesto

Lemon Pesto

Lemon, almond, parmesan pesto.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds or pine nuts
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon zest (about 4 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice (about 2-4 lemons)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2.5 ounces grated parmesan (about 3/4 cups grated)

Instructions

  1. Add almonds, lemon zest, salt and sugar to a food processor or blender. Pulse a few times to break down the almonds so they are coarsely chopped.

    Lemons and lemon zest

  2. Add remaining ingredients, lemon juice, olive oil and parmesan to the almonds and pulse until combined but still has a little texture. You don't want a smooth paste for this.

    Lemon pesto ingredients

  3. Taste and adjust as needed to get the flavor and texture you prefer.