Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper until finely chopped.
  2. With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency.
  3. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in cheese. Season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 167.81 Kcal (703 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.17g 26%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2%
Sodium 241.62mg 10%
Potassium 54.82mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.27g 0%
Sugars 0.24g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 1%
Protein 3.2g 6%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 82.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 557.76 Kcal (2335 kJ)
Calories from fat 513.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.08g 26%
Cholesterol 18.28mg 2%
Sodium 803.07mg 10%
Potassium 182.19mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.23g 0%
Sugars 0.8g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 1%
Protein 10.63g 6%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 3%
Calcium 273.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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