Meyer Lemon Basil Pesto

Everything you love about traditional basil pesto with a burst of summery flavors, bright and sweet Meyer lemon, and cheesy Parmesan. #meyerlemonrecipes #meyerlemon #pesto #italianfood #easysauces #freshherbs #basil

Meyer lemon basil pesto is everything you love about traditional basil pesto with a burst of summery flavors, bright and sweet Meyer lemon, and cheesy Parmesan.

Course Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Meyer lemon, Meyer lemon recipes, pasta sauces, pesto recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 14

Servings cups

Calories 572kcal

Author Lauren

Ingredients

2 cups packed basil leaves
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
2 large cloves garlic
1 Meyer lemon zested and juice
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Toast: In a small sauté pan, toast the pine nuts over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Just until fragrant, slightly browned.
Blend: In a food processor, add the basil, pine nuts, garlic and ⅓ cup olive oil. Pulse 5 to 6 times to break up the ingredients then blend for 1 minutes. Add Meyer lemon zest, juice, salt, and remaining olive oil. Blend for a full minute until combined and oil becomes slightly emulsified.
Get Cheesy: If using right away, stir in parmesan cheese. If freezing or storing for later, wait to add the cheese until use.

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