Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 2 large garlic cloves; 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
235 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Charles Herrera

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This fresh basil pesto recipe is ready in 10 minutes and uses a blend of classic ingredients like basil, nuts, cheese, oil, and spices. Say yes to homemade pesto!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 large garlic cloves minced
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 tsp salt adjust to taste
1/4 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine basil with pine nuts. Pulse 4 times.
Add in garlic and cheese, then pulse 3 more times. Scrape the sides and pulse again.
Turn the food processor on low and slowly pour in olive oil into the mixture. Blend until the mixture is creamy. You may need to stop a few times to scrape the sides.
Season to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 219mg (9%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 468IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	235kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	15g	75%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	219mg	9%
Potassium	79mg	2%
Fiber	0.4g	2%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	468IU	9%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	84mg	8%
Iron	1mg	6%