Basic Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 -5 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 - 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a blender; blend until nuts are ground. Pesto is best to not be completely smooth; a little texture is good. Add salt to taste.
  2. Adjust amounts to your own taste. You can use other herbs besides basil; cilantro, parsley and mint are good too. Substituted walnuts or almonds in place of the pine nuts, as they can be expensive. Add a dash of salt to taste.
  3. Pesto keeps very well and is delicious the next day and it freezes well, too.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

585 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.7g 39% DV
Total Fat 39g 50% DV
Carbs 46g 17% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 1.7g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10132.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1013.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.3mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 783.8mg 60% DV
Iron 25mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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