Basil Pesto

Ingredients

2 T pine nuts, toasted

2 cloves garlic

2-3/4 c. loosely packed fresh basil leaves

2 T grated fresh Parmesan cheese

2 t lemon juice

3 T olive oil

Directions

• 1. Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on and process until minced.

  2. Add basil, cheese, and lemon juice; process until finely minced.

  3. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well blended.

Yield: 1/2 cup

From The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook