Fresh basil leaves get pulsed with pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper until coarsely chopped, then blended with a steady stream of extra-virgin olive oil until glossy and thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon. A splash of lemon juice at the end brightens the whole batch and lets you dial in the seasoning exactly how you like it. This comes together in minutes with nothing more than a blender, making it an easy way to bring good olive oil, fresh herbs, and garlic into the same jar. Spoon it over grilled vegetables, toss it with pasta, or swirl it into a bowl of grains and beans for an instant flavor boost. It's a staple worth keeping on hand for a Mediterranean-style kitchen, since it leans so heavily on the fresh, plant-forward ingredients that approach is all about.
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Add the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the blender. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and the ingredients are roughly combined.
With the blender running on low, slowly pour in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until the pesto is smooth and uniform, scraping down the sides once if needed. The finished pesto should be thick enough to hold its shape on a spoon but loose enough to stir easily.
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