Basil Pesto
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 oz pesto
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Calories
158 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Pesto
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Homemade basil pesto is an easy recipe to make with walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil & parmesan cheese. It's perfect for adding to pizza, pasta or grilled chicken dishes!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, walnuts, kosher salt and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse for 30 seconds.
- Drizzle the olive oil through the top of the machine while turned on to low speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Add the parmesan cheese and use a spoon to mix it into the pesto.
Notes
- Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
- Basil stems can be used in the pesto, but make sure to remove any extra thick stems so that they don't get stuck in your blender or food processor.
- Pine nuts can be used instead of the walnuts for a more traditional pesto.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
158kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
340mg
(7%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8oz pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 158 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 158kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 340mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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