How to Preserve Fresh Herbs in the Freezer
An easy pesto recipe to preserve fresh herbs
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 cups herbs
- ⅓ cup nuts or seeds pine nuts, almonds, pistachio, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine herbs and nuts and process until finely chopped.
- Add the Parmesan, if adding, and pulse again.
- With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- When storing, drizzle some extra olive oil on top of the pesto to create an air tight seal.
- Will keep in refrigerator about 1 week. Will keep in freezer about 3 months.