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Get the Recipe Fresh Basil Pesto
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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 TBSP)
Calories: 175 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.