Freeze It: Basil Pesto Recipe

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Freeze It:  Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Spread nuts evenly on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing once, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups salted water to a boil; add basil, and submerge with a spoon. Immediately drain in a colander. Rinse with cold water until cool, then pat basil completely dry in paper towels.
  3. In a food processor, combine nuts, basil, and garlic; season generously with salt and pepper. Process until nuts are finely chopped. With machine running, pour oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth. Use immediately, or freeze. To freeze, spoon pesto into an ice-cube tray (2 tablespoons per cube); cover with plastic wrap. Freeze overnight, then transfer cubes to a resealable plastic bag; keep up to 6 months. Defrost pesto at room temperature, about 20 minutes (or at 30-second intervals in the microwave). Mash with a fork before using in recipes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 552.21 Kcal (2312 kJ)
Calories from fat 525.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.37g 90%
Sodium 2.81mg 0%
Potassium 253.48mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.47g 1%
Sugars 0.33g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.78g 11%
Protein 8.44g 17%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 548.21 Kcal (2295 kJ)
Calories from fat 521.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.94g 90%
Sodium 2.79mg 0%
Potassium 251.64mg 5%
Total Carbs 4.44g 1%
Sugars 0.33g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 11%
Protein 8.38g 17%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 71.4mg 7%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.4
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

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