Pesto de manjericão com nozes

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves (this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups)
• 1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese
• 1 small clove garlic
• zest of 1/2 lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup (33g) walnuts
• 1/4 cup (50g) olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. 3

   With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you'd like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil.

5. 5

   Serve and enjoy!