3.9 from 21 votes
Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 235 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.