Shiso Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 3 -5 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups around 450 ml fresh green shiso leaves (washed)
  • 1/3 cup around 80 ml pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, pref. Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon softened unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. In a food processor chop the garlic. Add the dry ingredients and whirl.
  2. Pour in the olive oil through the feed tube while the food processor is going until the texture of the pesto is creamy.
  3. Serve on pasta. Or bread. Or a spoon.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

659 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4g 8% DV
Total Fat 61.7g 79% DV
Carbs 24.1g 9% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 136.5mg 6% DV
Potassium 204mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 17.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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