In the video I use lemon basil for this pesto. It tastes and smells like a heavenly mix of lemon verbena and Italian basil. If you can find it at the farmer's market give it a try. If not, Italian basil will work wonderfully.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 4
Ingredients
3cupsbasil
1/2cupwalnuts
2large cloves of garlic
1tspsea salt
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/2tspblack pepper
1/4cupolive oil
Instructions
Place all ingredients, except the olive oil, in a food processor, and blend until combined. Pour in the olive oil while the food processor is still blending, and continue to blend another few 30 seconds, or until your desired texture is reached. If you prefer a thinner pesto, add 2 tablespoons of water or olive oil.