Shred's Basil Pesto

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup premium olive oil
• 1 drop honey
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 toast pine nuts in an ungreased frying pan over medium-high heat until they begin to brown.
• 2 remove from heat and allow to cool.
• 3 combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon, honey, and oil in a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth.
• 4 salt to taste and blend.
• 5 additional oil may be used to reach the consistency you desire.
• 6 optionally add shredded parmesan cheese just before serving.
• 7 serve over grilled chicken breasts.