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Pesto Sauce Recipe

Quick and easy creamy pesto you can whip up in 5 minutes or less!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed basil leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth. Serve immediately or cover and store chilled.

Notes

  • Yields about 1 cup of pesto.
  • If you want to be conservative on the salt, start with 1/4 teaspoon. Taste and add more as desired.
  • Additional lemon juice can be added for a more "lemony" flavored pesto - so good!

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 419mg (17%) Potassium 71mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 98mg (10%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 419mg 17%
Potassium 71mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 98mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.