Easy Basil Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    72 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Easy Basil Pesto

This Easy Basil Pesto is the only recipe you'll ever need. It's easy to throw together requires minimal ingredients, and is good on just about anything. 

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 3 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup + 1/8 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Add pine nuts to a small skillet. Turn the heat on medium and while WATCHING CAREFULLY, toast pine nuts until they smell nutty and fragrant. Cool completely. 
  2. Add pine nuts, basil, garlic, lemon juice and parmesan cheese to a food processor. Blend until almost pureed. While pulsing, slowly drizzle olive oil in until combine. Pulse a few more times. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  3. To store: Place in an airtight container or mason jar. Drizzle with olive oil. 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tbsp Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 33mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 335IU (7%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tbsp
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 32mg 1%
Potassium 33mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 335IU 7%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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