Directions:
- Grow 4-5 large basil plants so you can make this all summer long. Purple basil makes the spiciest pesto (my Dad's favorite).
- Put basil, nuts, cheese and garlic in a food processor.
- Turn it on and drizzle in enough olive oil to reach the desired consistency - thick for spreading on bread or thin for tossing with cooked vegetables or pasta.
- NOTE: Do not use dried basil. This recipe can be frozen (in ice cube trays or 1/2 - 1 cup portions) for up to 6 months, but do not add the cheese until you are ready to eat or the sauce will fall apart.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 343.95 Kcal (1440 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 310.89 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 34.54g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 7.19mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 171.21mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 139.07mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 3.21g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.29g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.39g | 6% | |
| Protein | 8.09g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 161.4mg | 16% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 545.15 Kcal (2282 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 492.75 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 54.75g | 53% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 271.36mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 220.41mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.09g | 1% | |
| Sugars | 0.45g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.21g | 6% | |
| Protein | 12.82g | 16% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 255.8mg | 16% | |
* 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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