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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
0
cup
Calories:
229 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
- Combine the basil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender. Pulse until chopped.
- With the food processor/blender running, stream in the olive oil until everything is emulsified and combined.
- Taste, and season with salt and pepper as needed.
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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
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: 0 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% 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.