Quick Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Make the most of fresh basil in stores now. Mince 1 large garlic clove in a food processor. Add 2 packed cups (washed and spun dry) fresh basil leaves and process to chop. With motor running drizzle in 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt.
  2. Think beyond pasta. Pesto is a nice alternative to red sauce, but try it on salads and sandwiches, too.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

367 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 22.4g 8% DV
Fiber 10.1g 36% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9845mg 100% DV
Potassium 685.5mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 573mg 44% DV
Iron 23.4mg 100% DV

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

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