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Basil Pesto

Fresh, homemade basil pesto is way better than any store bought pesto, with a flavour-packed punch!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 serves
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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).
  2. 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

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

% 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.