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Homemade Basil Pesto
I plant a ton of basil every summer just so I can make this Homemade Basil Pesto! Made with basil, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
- Store in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use or you can freeze this in ziplocks bags to use at a later date.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2.5g
(5%)
Fat
8.5g
(13%)
Sodium
94mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 5% |
| Fat | 8.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.