
How to Make Pesto
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
221 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian

How to Make Pesto
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Learn how to make Basil Pesto Sauce in this easy tutorial. I share tips for how to customize your homemade pesto with different herbs!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves destemmed and packed
- ⅓ cup raw pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Combine basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced. Add the lemon juice and parmesan cheese.
- With the machine running, slowly stream in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
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Notes
- Storage: Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can place a plastic wrap directly on the pesto to help slow down oxidation.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
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Calories
221kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
68mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
436IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
Protein | 2g | 4% |
Fat | 24g | 37% |
Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
Potassium | 68mg | 1% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 1g | 2% |
Vitamin A | 436IU | 9% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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