Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients and pulse. Stream the olive oil into the bowl while the mixture is blending. If pieces are getting stuck and not going around the blades, more olive oil is required. The resulting consistency should not be too thick, but not runny either. If your pesto is too liquid, add a little more Parmesan or almonds to thicken it up.
  2. 2. Add more sugar or salt to your taste. If you find your basil is quite bitter, you might want to add a pinch more sugar to adjust this, however take care to use it sparingly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 185.28 Kcal (776 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.57g 22%
Cholesterol 12.64mg 4%
Sodium 350.37mg 15%
Potassium 177.97mg 4%
Total Carbs 4.98g 2%
Sugars 1.23g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.08g 8%
Protein 10.95g 22%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 286.8mg 29%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 367.17 Kcal (1537 kJ)
Calories from fat 259.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.88g 22%
Cholesterol 25.05mg 4%
Sodium 694.35mg 15%
Potassium 352.69mg 4%
Total Carbs 9.87g 2%
Sugars 2.44g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.13g 8%
Protein 21.69g 22%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 6%
Calcium 568.4mg 29%

* 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

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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