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Basil Pesto

At a Glance

Total
10 min
Servings
3.00 - serving(s)

Categories

  • Sauce
  • Italian
  • Food processor
  • Easy
  • Food Processor

Dietary

  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Tree nuts
  • Milk

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 3. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 237 per serving 711 for selected servings
Fat 22.7g per serving 68g for selected servings
Sugar 1g per serving 3g for selected servings
Protein 6.7g per serving 20g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 5.7g per serving 17g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

This recipe for Basil Pesto brings together 1 1/2 cups basil, 2 -5 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup pine nuts in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 10 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 3 servings.

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Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basil
  • 2 -5 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Mix everything together in food processor except the oil and lemon.

  2. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.

  3. Mix until well blended.

  4. Serve on pasta or just about anything that needs a pick me up.

  5. Will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days.

  6. Enjoy!

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