Joan'S Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Blend the 1/2 cup olive oil, the lemon juice, garlic, basil leaves, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor until all ingredients are integrated. With the processor running, slowly drizzle 1 cup olive oil into the mixture until the mixture becomes a thick, slightly textured paste.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

648 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.1g 44% DV
Total Fat 47.8g 61% DV
Carbs 42.1g 15% DV
Fiber 11.7g 42% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10134.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1126.5mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 813.8mg 63% DV
Iron 27.5mg 100% DV

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

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