Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
1736 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Basil Pesto Recipe

Harvey Gutierrez

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This fresh Basil Pesto recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! Homemade Pesto is very easy to make and tastes so much better than store bought.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves about 2 large bunches
2 garlic cloves peeled
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese finely grated

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Instructions

In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth.
Remove from the food processor and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1736kcal (87%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 182g (280%) Saturated Fat 30g (150%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 771mg (32%) Potassium 406mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2965IU (59%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 650mg (65%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1736 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1736kcal	87%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	182g	280%
Saturated Fat	30g	150%
Cholesterol	44mg	15%
Sodium	771mg	32%
Potassium	406mg	9%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	2965IU	59%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	650mg	65%
Iron	5mg	28%