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Homemade Pesto Recipe
Made with just 6 ingredients, this Homemade Pesto recipe is quick and easy to prepare, with an earthy, nutty, garlicky flavor. Perfect for pasta and other dishes. You'll never buy jarred pesto again!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (juice of 2 small lemons)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, olive oil, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
- Season with more salt and pepper to taste if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
24g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
493mg
(21%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
737IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 493mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 737IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.