Basil Pesto
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4.9
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Basil Pesto
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Fresh basil pesto is easy to make and its packed with flavor. Serve it over chicken, toss with pasta, or use it as a tasty bread dip.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese or romano cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts walnuts or almonds
- 1 clove garlic quartered
- ¼ teaspoon salt more to taste
- ¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil divided
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Instructions
- Place basil in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of oil. Pulse several times until blended.
- Add the parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil, scraping the sides as needed, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Taste and season with additional salt if desired.
Notes
- Pesto can be added to hot pasta but should not be cooked as it can separate.
- Herbs - Short on Basil? Add in some other herbs or greens. Try parsley, dill, spinach, kale, or arugula.
- Oil - Choose a light-flavored oil - Canola oil, grapeseed oil, or avocado oil work too. You may not need all of the oil.
- Nuts - Toast and cool the nuts for extra flavor. Pine nuts can be replaced with walnuts or almonds.
- Refrigerate leftover pesto for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
153
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
231mg
(10%)
Potassium
65mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
487IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 231mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 487IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
132 reviews
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