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Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto is made with toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese and olive oil in two minutes, perfect for using up summer basil.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
126 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups basil packed tightly, fresh
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the pine nuts to a small pan on medium heat and let toast until you can just smell the pine nuts.
- Add all the ingredients to a small food processor until smooth.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
28mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.