Get the Recipe Fresh Basil Pesto

Name: Get the Recipe Fresh Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 TBSP)
Ingredients: 2 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 1/4 cup pine nuts; 3 3 garlic cloves; 1/2 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 servings (2 TBSP)
Calories
175 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Get the Recipe Fresh Basil Pesto

Uri Fleming

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Summer isn't complete without Fresh Basil Pesto! This classic recipe is made with just the right blend of fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Along with olive oil, these 5 simple ingredients make an irresistible sauce for pasta, sandwiches, salads, veggies, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 1/4 cup pine nuts optional: toasted
3 3 garlic cloves
1/2 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
1/2 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly shredded
1/2 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor with a chopping blade (or blender), add the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, salt, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped together. If you want to use toasted pine nuts, place them in a small skillet over low-medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warm, fragrant and toasted.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste test for salt levels and adjust as desired.
Pesto is ready to use immediately, otherwise store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may want to cover with a thin layer of olive oil or plastic wrap to prevent oxidation.

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Notes

This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of pesto.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2TBSP Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 246mg (10%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 367IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings (2 TBSP)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2TBSP
Calories	175kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	4mg	1%
Sodium	246mg	10%
Potassium	53mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	367IU	7%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	88mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%