Fresh Basil Pesto

Thanks to some landscaping changes last summer we moved our herb garden. That means I took advantage of as many fresh herbs from the garden as I could while I had the chance. If you’ve never made your own fresh basil pesto, you have to try it. It’s easy and by adding just a drop of basil essential oil to it you can find another way to experience the benefits of essential oils. Basil essential oil has a spicy and herbal aroma that can help with memory function as well as reduce stress and tension. Basil provides restorative benefits to both the mind and body due to its high linalool content. That gives me a perfect excuse to add a drop to every batch of pesto I make and I made a lot during the summer.
Combine the following in a food processor, chopping the basil and pine nuts first, then add in cheese and garlic before adding in the olive oil and if you are including it a drop of basil essential oil. Finish it off by adding salt and pepper to taste.
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 drop Basil essential oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 medium garlic cloves
Salt and Pepper to taste
Enjoy. I like to serve mine on pasta or spread over a little toast.
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