Perfect Pesto

Written By Ali Montoya
Perfect Pesto

Perfect Pesto

Yield 8

ingredients

  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 lightly packed cups basil leaves
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan (leave out for a vegan version)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor and start blending.
  2. Slowly add olive oil while blending.
  3. Process until smooth.

Notes

So many possibilities here. Any nut or combination of greens will do. I like:


  • walnuts + basil
  • almonds + 1 cup arugula + 1 cup basil
  • pine nuts + 1 1/2 cup basil + 1/2 cup dill


Nutrition Facts

Calories

132

Fat

14 g

Sat. Fat

2 g

Carbs

2 g

Fiber

0 g

Net carbs

2 g

Sugar

0 g

Protein

2 g

Sodium

130 mg

Cholesterol

3 mg
Ali Montoya

Ali Montoya is the brand strategist behind Amari Creative, a branding studio that specializes in building strategic brands and websites for ambitious entrepreneurs by pairing engaging copy with striking design. Since starting Amari Creative in 2016, Ali has worked with over 500 small businesses and solopreneurs to help them go from a mere idea to a full-blown brand.

On top of running her agency, Ali is also the Co-Founder of The Studio Co. where she helps brand and website designers build, grow, and scale their studios, all while designing a life they love.

Based in sunny Colorado with her husband and goldendoodle pup, Ali is an adventure lover, wellness enthusiast, and creative visionary.

http://www.amaricreative.com
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