Lemon Pesto: the 5 Minute No-Bake Recipe for a Refreshing, Creamy and Light Delicious Pesto!

🍋 Lemon Pesto Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
No cooking required | Makes ~1 cup

🧄 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts/almonds)

  • 1 garlic clove

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 lemon (about 2–3 tbsp)

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (add more for thinner consistency)

  • 2–3 tbsp Greek yogurt or mascarpone (for creaminess)

  • Salt & black pepper to taste

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