Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Put basil inside a colander or sieve and then put the sieve and basil into a large pot of boiling water; blanch for 15 seconds; remove sieve and basil and put into an ice bath; cool; drain.
  2. Squeeze basil dry with hands; chop roughly and put in blender with remaining ingredients except cheese; blend 30 seconds to color oil; add cheese and pulse to blend.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 585.56 Kcal (2452 kJ)
Calories from fat 564.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.71g 96%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 192.53mg 8%
Potassium 120.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.46g 1%
Sugars 0.31g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 3%
Protein 6.19g 12%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 185.6mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 592.82 Kcal (2482 kJ)
Calories from fat 571.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 63.49g 96%
Cholesterol 11.14mg 4%
Sodium 194.91mg 8%
Potassium 121.55mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.49g 1%
Sugars 0.32g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 6.26g 12%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 187.9mg 19%

* 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

  • 16.8
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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