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, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until finely chopped. With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in the cheese Season the pesto with more salt and pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 462.53 Kcal (1937 kJ)
Calories from fat 441.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.01g 75%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 482.94mg 20%
Potassium 72.11mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.94g 1%
Sugars 0.47g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 142.6mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 740.5 Kcal (3100 kJ)
Calories from fat 706.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.46g 75%
Cholesterol 17.61mg 4%
Sodium 773.17mg 20%
Potassium 115.44mg 2%
Total Carbs 3.11g 1%
Sugars 0.75g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.63g 2%
Protein 9.6g 12%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 4%
Calcium 228.3mg 14%

* 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

  • 13.3
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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