Pesto

Name: Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; 0.25 cup pine nuts; 4 cloves garlic

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Basic pesto made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.

Recipe by ANDERVAL

Updated on August 28, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic

Directions

Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92	Calories
9g	Fat
1g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 59mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 4mg	21%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 54mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.