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Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is a fresh, aromatic, insanely flavorful sauce. It's light, refreshing, summery and couldn't be easier to make with a handful of fresh ingredients. Watch my video above to see how quickly it comes together!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 90 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup olive oil or more as needed
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup raw pine nuts
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 2 cup packed basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup parmigiano reggiano optional
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts and cashews in a skillet on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, tossing gently. Then place them in your food processor or blender.
- Add the remaining pesto ingredients to the blender. If using a food processor, pulse until the ingredients are mixed. If using a blender, slowly turn the speed to high and use the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
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Notes
- Toasting the pine nuts and cashews is optional, but it does add a wonderful flavor to the pesto.
- The Vitamix model I use is the Ascent 3500 and I definitely recommend it. Make sure to check out all my other Vitamix Recipes as well.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tbsp
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
78mg
(3%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.7mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tbsp | |
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.