This healthy homemade basil pesto paste is super easy to make! It's a great flavor enhancer for pasta, soups, stews, chicken, beef and more! Freeze it into cubes so you can add it anytime you need flavor!
Weight Watchers Points: 2 Smart Points per tablespoon for all plans
2c.firmly packed fresh basil leaveswashed, no stems or blooms
2-3garlic cloves
1/4c.grated parmesan
1/4t.kosher salt
1/8t.black pepper - I like mine with a little zipuse less if you don't
3T.quality extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Wash basil and pat dry. Place in food processor.
Add garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper.
Process until finely chopped.
Transfer to a small bowl, add olive oil and combine well. (Note: if you add oil to food processor and over process, your pesto will be bitter, so just stir it in.)
Place in ice cube trays or use Souper Cubes 2 Tablespoons and freeze. Or store in refrigerator for a few days. Makes about 6 tablespoons.