Basil Pesto Recipe
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4.9
594 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 people (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Pesto Recipe
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Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. This Basil Pesto recipe is fantastic with pasta, chicken, or sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed*
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts *
- 2 garlic cloves (large)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves - you can use a salad spinner to make this step easier.
- Place basil into a food processor. Add parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Season with more salt to taste if desired.
Notes
- *Basil: We used an Italian large-leaf basil (sweet basil) but you can experiment with Thai basil or lemon basil for a different flavor profile.*Nut substitutions: Pine nuts are traditional for pesto, but you can substitute them with walnuts or blanched almonds. *Toast the nuts: For more flavor, you can toast the nuts over medium heat in a dry skillet, tossing frequently until the nuts are golden and fragrant then cool to room temperature before using.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
205kcal
(10%)
Carbs
2g
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4.3mg
(5%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people (makes 1 1/2 cups pesto)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 2g | |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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