Basil Pesto
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This quick and easy Basil Pesto is so delicious, you'll need to make a second batch! Perfect for adding to pasta, fish, baked tomatoes and sandwiches, it's kicks up the flavor of your favorite foods!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
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Instructions
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Blend until fine.
- Slowly add in the olive oil and blend until desired consistency, adding more or less oil as needed. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. ENJOY.
Notes
- Measuring the basil: No need to completely stuff the leaves into the measuring cup, but they should be fairly full.
- Finely blend the basil, nuts, garlic, Parmesan and seasonings. This will help make for a smooth pesto.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil as your food processor is running. This helps it incorporate evenly into the pesto. You'll also be able to monitor how much you need to get it to your desired consistency.
- To help extend the life of your pesto, you can drizzle a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto that you're storing in the fridge to preserve it.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and tricks and serving suggestions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Tablespoon
Calories
201kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tablespoon | |
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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