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Homemade Basil Pesto
This Homemade Basil Pesto is made with simple, fresh ingredients in under five minutes. It's so much better than store-bought and freezes well!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 149 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves about 2 large bunches
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Combine basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large food processor. Pulse to coarsely chop.
- Continue to process, gradually adding the oil until the pesto is your desired consistency. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
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Notes
- Walnuts, cashews, pistachios, almonds, or pumpkin seeds can be used in place of pine nuts.
- Arugula, parsley, cilantro, carrot tops, spinach, or kale can be used in place of basil.
- Pecorino romano, asiago, or other hard cheese can be used in place of parmesan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
193mg
(8%)
Potassium
50mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
298IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 193mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 298IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.