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Basil Pesto Recipe
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1736 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.