Summer Pesto

Summer brings fresh herbs to our table and homemade pesto is something we make throughout the season. Here is a pesto recipe using Doterra Essential Oils:
3 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
3 small or 2 large garlic cloves
1/3 cup pine nuts
2/3 – 3/4 cup olive oil
1 toothpick dip black pepper essential oil
1 toothpick dip basil essential oil (optional)
1 toothpick dip lemon essential oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
sea salt to taste
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor. When using a blender, start with blending half of the ingredients then add the rest until desired consistency is reached. If using a food processor, add all the ingredients and process until desired consistency is reached. Add olive oil if consistency is too dry.