Basil Grapefruit Pesto

December 2, 2024

45

easy

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  • Prepare the Ingredients:
    • Gather all your ingredients for the pesto: fresh basil, grapefruit zest and juice, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan.
  • Blend the Pesto:
    • Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and well-combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Adjust Consistency:
    • If the pesto is too thick, add a bit more olive oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Serve or Store:
    • Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy your fresh, vibrant basil grapefruit pesto with pasta, as a spread, or drizzled over roasted vegetables!
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Ingredients:

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1cup basil fresh
0.5 grapefruit
0.5cup walnuts
0.25cup extra virgin olive oil
0.5cup asiago cheese
1.5Tablespoon squeezed lemon juice fresh
1Clove garlic
0.75Teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1.
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all your ingredients for the pesto: fresh basil, grapefruit zest and juice, nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan.
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2.
Blend the Pesto
Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and well-combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
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3.
Adjust Consistency
If the pesto is too thick, add a bit more olive oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
Mark as complete
4.
Serve or Store
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Enjoy your fresh, vibrant basil grapefruit pesto with pasta, as a spread, or drizzled over roasted vegetables!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.

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