Lemon Pesto

Name: Lemon Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: ½ cup pine nuts; 4 cups fresh basil; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil lemon infused is preferred; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional; 1 garlic clove minced; 1 teaspoon sea salt coarse salt or kosher

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This zesty lemon pesto recipe combines the freshness of basil with the tangy flavor of lemon, perfectly balanced with the richness of pine nuts and parmesan. With just the right amount of garlic and sea salt, it's an easy and flavorful addition to pasta, chicken, or fish dishes.

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