Herb Basil Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Herb Basil Pesto
Description
This Herb Basil Pesto starts with a base of firmly packed fresh basil leaves and a cup of other fresh herbs such as parsley or spinach. The herbs are combined with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese, quartered garlic cloves, pine nuts or a suitable nut substitute like walnuts or almonds, and salt. Olive oil is added gradually to facilitate blending the ingredients into a cohesive paste using a food processor.
The resulting pesto offers a rich, herbaceous flavor with creamy, nutty notes from the cheese and nuts. It can be served as a sauce for pasta, spread on bread, or used to complement grilled vegetables and meats.
Leftover pesto can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen in small portions to preserve freshness and allow easy access for future meals. Proper storage helps maintain the vibrant color and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil firmly packed, fresh
- 1 cup fresh herbs parsley, or spinach, firmly packed
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese or romano cheese, grated
- ¼ cup pine nuts walnuts or almonds
- 1 clove garlic quartered
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place the herbs in a food processor. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the oil and blend into a paste.
- Gradually add the remaining ingredients in order scraping as needed. Blend until smooth.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs firmly packed for the best flavor and texture.
- Substitute walnuts or almonds for pine nuts according to preference or availability.
- Refrigerate leftover pesto for a few days or freeze in small portions for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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