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Basil Pesto

This basil pesto is a must for my caprese salad recipe and also makes a great pizza topping.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 1/2 cup
Course: Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basil loosely packed, stems removed
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or mini chopper. Process until all ingredients are blended together. Leftover pesto can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week. In addition to capresse salad, pesto can also be used as a pasta sauce or topping for crackers (with or without a slice of cheese).

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Basil Pesto Amount Per Serving Calories 443 Calories from Fat 378 % Daily Value* Fat 42g65%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 22mg7%Sodium 385mg17%Potassium 250mg7%Carbohydrates 7g2%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 15g30% Vitamin A 1480IU30%Vitamin C 5.3mg6%Calcium 320mg32%Iron 2.6mg14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 443
  • Calories from Fat 378
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 42g
  • 65%
  • Saturated Fat 8g
  • 50%
  • Cholesterol 22mg
  • 7%
  • Sodium 385mg
  • 17%
  • Potassium 250mg
  • 7%
  • Carbohydrates 7g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 15g
  • 30%
  • Vitamin A 1480IU
  • 30%
  • Vitamin C 5.3mg
  • 6%
  • Calcium 320mg
  • 32%
  • Iron 2.6mg
  • 14%