Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce

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Simple Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce

This is really a very simple and easy-to-follow recipe for Basil Pesto Sauce. Perfect sauce for pasta, as a spread or for adding flavor to fish and salads.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic
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Instructions

  1. Place the nuts in a blender or food processor and pulse several times to grind into bits.
  2. Add the basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse again several times. Scrape down the side of the food processor with a spoon or spatula. 
  3. Pour oil and season with pepper and salt or fish sauce. Pulse several times more until desired consistency is achieved.
  4. Transfer to a bowl or a jar with lid.

Notes

  • If fish sauce is not available you may use 1 teaspoon of salt or more. You may also use whole almonds (6-8 pieces) but I suggest you pulse it first in the blender then add the rest.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1143kcal (57%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 121g (186%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 1571mg (65%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2620IU (52%) Vitamin C 11.5mg (13%) Calcium 265mg (27%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1143 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1143kcal 57%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 121g 186%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 1571mg 65%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2620IU 52%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13%
Calcium 265mg 27%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

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

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