Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. Combine garlic and pine nuts in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add basil; process until finely chopped. With processor running, pour oil through food chute. Add cheese and salt; process until smooth. Cover and chill.
  2. Note: You may substitute prepared, refrigerated pesto for Basil Pesto.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1115.2 Kcal (4669 kJ)
Calories from fat 1098.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 122.03g 188%
Cholesterol 13.2mg 4%
Sodium 811.4mg 34%
Potassium 81.31mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.69g 1%
Sugars 0.52g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Protein 7.06g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 173.5mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 797.42 Kcal (3339 kJ)
Calories from fat 785.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87.26g 188%
Cholesterol 9.44mg 4%
Sodium 580.19mg 34%
Potassium 58.14mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.92g 1%
Sugars 0.37g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.28g 2%
Protein 5.05g 14%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 124.1mg 17%

* 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

  • 32.4
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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