Craving a taste of Italy without the airfare? This creamy homemade pesto brings the flavors of the Mediterranean straight to your kitchen. Versatile and rich, it’s perfect for charcuterie boards, pasta, salads, pizzas, and sandwiches. The secret ingredient? Raw C’s MCT Premium Liquid Coconut Oil, which adds a healthful twist by boosting energy, metabolism, and gut health.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup Raw C MCT Premium Liquid Coconut Oil
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 Salt and pepper to taste
Method
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1.In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
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2.Gradually add the MCT oil and olive oil, blending until smooth.
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3.Stir in the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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4.Blend again until fully combined.
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5.Enjoy this versatile pesto as a dip, spread, or sauce.
