Basil Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    16 servings

  • Calories

    201 kcal

  • Course

    Others

  • Cuisine

    American

Basil Pesto

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

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  • 2 cups basil fresh
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Blend until fine.
  2. 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 (94%) 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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