Paleo Basil Pesto Marinade
Total time10 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
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4 servings
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup garlic-infused olive oil
- ⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tipChoose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount. - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the basil leaves and pine nuts to a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large leaves remain.
- 2
Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pulse another 4–5 times to combine.
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