Lemon, Basil and Olive Pesto / Pesto di limone e olive |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 lemon |
1/2 cup(s) plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
2 cup(s) fresh basil leaves packed |
1/4 cup(s) taggiasca or gaeta olives pitted |
fine sea salt |
freshly ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Using a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife, remove 2 long, wide strips zest from lemon, avoiding white pith. Juice lemon.
2. In a blender, puree lemon juice, zest and oil until emulsified.
3. Add basil, olives, heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt and generous pinch pepper. Puree until smooth (pesto will be thin).
4. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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