Basil Pesto Recipe
An easy and very customizable condiment that you can put in pastas, sandwiches, salads, and so much more!
Servings: 3 ounces
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil more for a smoother pesto
Instructions
- Add basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor.2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup pine nuts, Salt and pepper
- Start to process as you drizzle oil through the feed tube. Add more oil for a smoother pesto, if desired.¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Nutrition
Serving: 1 ounce | Calories: 277 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g | Cholesterol: 7 mg | Sodium: 147 mg | Potassium: 138 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 0.5 g
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