Classic Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup basil leaves
4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves
1/3 cup shredded romano cheese
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp minced parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

Put basil in a mortar with garlic, romano cheese, pine nuts, parsley, and salt. Pound until smooth, then add olive oil and mix until smooth. Or, whirl all ingredients in a blender.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1018.92 Kcal (4266 kJ)
Calories from fat	879.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	97.77g	150%
Cholesterol	81.2mg	27%
Sodium	2108.14mg	88%
Potassium	344.85mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.19g	4%
Sugars	1.99g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.72g	7%
Protein	29.84g	60%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	27%
Iron	3.4mg	19%
Calcium	889mg	89%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	516.79 Kcal (2164 kJ)
Calories from fat	446.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.59g	150%
Cholesterol	41.18mg	27%
Sodium	1069.24mg	88%
Potassium	174.9mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.68g	4%
Sugars	1.01g	8%
Dietary Fiber	0.87g	7%
Protein	15.13g	60%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	27%
Iron	1.7mg	19%
Calcium	450.9mg	89%

* 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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