Garlic Pesto

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5.0

36 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    359 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Garlic Pesto

Garlic Pesto – BEST homemade pesto loaded with garlic, Parmesan cheese, basil and pine nuts. This garlic pesto recipe is great for potatoes, pasta and more. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh Italian basil leaves with small stems
  • 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • water
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese to a food processor. Blend until well combined.
  2. Slowly add the olive oil to the food processor. If the pesto is too thick, add a little warm water to loosen it. Transfer the pesto to a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine well.
  3. The pesto is now ready to use.

Notes

  • You may keep the pesto in the refrigerator for a few days. Use it on pasta, steak, shrimp, plain toast, potatoes, etc.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2cups Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 194mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 194mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

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

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