Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch basil, a handful at a time, 2 seconds, transferring with a slotted spoon to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain basil in a sieve and pat dry.
  2. In a food processor purée basil with remaining ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Pesto may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1202.06 Kcal (5033 kJ)
Calories from fat 1076.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 119.63g 184%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 768.13mg 32%
Potassium 496.03mg 11%
Total Carbs 12.82g 4%
Sugars 3.26g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 11%
Protein 28.87g 58%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 5%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 579.7mg 58%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 650.99 Kcal (2726 kJ)
Calories from fat 583.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.79g 184%
Cholesterol 23.83mg 15%
Sodium 415.99mg 32%
Potassium 268.63mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.94g 4%
Sugars 1.77g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1.55g 11%
Protein 15.63g 58%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 26%
Calcium 313.9mg 58%

* 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

  • 33.4
    Points
  • 35
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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