Classic Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup pine nuts ⓘ
  • 1 large garlic cloves or 2 small garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed, with some stems) ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ⓘ
  • salt (to taste) ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Place pine nuts and garlic in food processor; process until finely chopped. Add half the basil and process until coarsely chopped. Add remaining basil. With machine running, pour oil in thin, steady stream through feed tube.
  2. Transfer pesto to mixing bowl and fold in cheese and salt with spatula. (This will make enough to sauce pasta for 6.).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

524 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 45.4g 58% DV
Carbs 27.2g 10% DV
Fiber 12.7g 45% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9863mg 100% DV
Potassium 842.5mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 575mg 44% DV
Iron 24.2mg 100% DV

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

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