Basil Pesto Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    cup

  • Calories

    229 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Basil Pesto Recipe

This classic Basil Pesto Recipe is the perfect summertime staple! Make up a batch to serve on pasta, pizza, over fish or chicken - the possibilities are endless!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups basil leaves lightly packed, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2-4 garlic minced cloves
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the basil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Pulse until chopped.
  2. With the food processor/blender running, stream in the olive oil until everything is emulsified and combined.
  3. Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

  • If you want a thicker pesto, use 1/3 cup of olive oil. For a thinner pesto, use up to 1/2 cup.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoons Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 147mg (6%) Potassium 108mg (2%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 0g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 0cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 147mg 6%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 0g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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