Fresh Basil Box - Make Pesto!

1 lb Fresh Basil, Pesto Ready

This is not a garnish.

This is a plan.

A full pound of fresh basil.

## Classic Pesto Recipe

You’ll need:

- 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves (this 1lb box will get you there)

- 1/2 cup toasted nuts, pine nuts or walnuts both work

- 2 to 3 garlic cloves

- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

- 1/2 cup good olive oil

- Salt to taste

- Squeeze of lemon, optional

## How to make it

- Add basil, nuts, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.

- Add Parmesan. Pulse again.

- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.

- Salt to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon if you like brightness.

That’s it.

Spoon into small jars or ice cube trays. Top with a thin layer of olive oil. Freeze. Pop out cubes as needed.

Dinner solved in about 30 seconds all year.

Producer notes:
We work with a network of family run food distributors who tap into the larger wholesale supply when nearby fields are quiet or sold out.

These are your everyday backups lemons, berries, greens and other kitchen workhorses that keep your fridge full all year.

They are not from a nearby field, but they still earn a spot in your Harvie box, so you can cook the way you like while we keep pushing more of your food dollars toward independent farms and the independent food economy.