Easy Pesto Recipe
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Easy Pesto Recipe
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This easy pesto recipe is one of our favorite ultra-flavorful sauces. Make the basic recipe as-is, or use one of the substitution ideas to make it your own. With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, it's a quick way to make any meal more delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 2 cups basil leaves packed
- ¼ ¼ cup pine nuts lightly toasted
- ¼ ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 1 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ ¼ cup olive oil
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Instructions
- Add the basil, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, and salt to your food processor and pulse until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the food processor running. For creamier pesto, add more oil. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.
- Serve the pesto right away or store it in a jar in your fridge for up to a week - see notes.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough pesto to generously cover pasta for 4 people.
- The best way to prevent pesto from oxidizing is to pour a little olive oil over the top before you put it into your fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 tablespoon
Calories
69kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
2mg
(1%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
32mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
230IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 32mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 230IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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