Basil Pesto
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4.5
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8 serves
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Calories
127 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Pesto
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Fresh, homemade basil pesto is way better than any store bought pesto, with a flavour-packed punch!
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts lightly toasted
- 2 cups basil leaves washed and packed
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh shredded
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Heat a skillet (or pan) over medium-high heat; toast pine nuts until golden, tossing occasionally in the pan. Add the pine nuts to the bowl of your along with the basil, garlic and parmesan cheese; pulse until finely chopped (scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed).
- With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil in a thin stream until the pesto comes together and is well combined. (Scrape down the sides of the food processor again, if needed). Season with salt to your taste.
Notes
- Storage: Any leftover pesto can be stored in an air tight jar and refrigerated for one week. Alternatively, freeze in a small plastic container for up to 3 months (option: freeze in lightly greased ice cube trays for smaller portions, and thaw the amounts required when needed).Nutritional Label: Based on 2 tablespoons of pesto per serve
Nutrition Information
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Calories
127kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
72mg
(3%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8serves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 127 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 127kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
24 reviews
Excellent
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