Sweet Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

• ½ cup lightly salted almonds (or any nut you prefer in your pesto)

• 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 garlic clove 

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup olive oil

• 1 Tablespoon honey

• ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese

• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

• Add lemon juice, nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper to your food processor. Cover and pulse until combined.

• Add basil, honey, and parmesan. Cover and pulse until combined.

• Give everything a good stir and cover. Slowly add in olive oil while running the food processor until everything is well combined and the consistency you like.

• This recipe freezes well. I recommend freezing in ice cube trays and transferring cubes to a ziploc bag.