Perfect Pesto Recipe

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Perfect Pesto
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  1. I decided to blanch my basil leaves. Blanching is great to do if you want to freeze some pesto for later, and it also brightens up the color of your pesto. It is easy to blanch - bring a pot of water to boil, and preparing a bowl of icy water. Pick a bunch of basil with kitchen tongs and immerse in the hot water for 2-3 seconds. Then submerge basil in the ice bath. Blanching basil leaves really comes down to the condition of your ingredients. If your basil looks great, is fresh and fragrant, skip this step!
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process for about 60 seconds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 199.77 Kcal (836 kJ)
Calories from fat 174.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.38g 30%
Cholesterol 4.21mg 1%
Sodium 106.47mg 4%
Potassium 180.61mg 4%
Total Carbs 4g 1%
Sugars 0.65g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 4%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 16.9mg 28%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 117.8mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 373.35 Kcal (1563 kJ)
Calories from fat 326 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.22g 30%
Cholesterol 7.87mg 1%
Sodium 198.98mg 4%
Potassium 337.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.47g 1%
Sugars 1.22g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 4%
Protein 8.82g 9%
Vitamin C 31.5mg 28%
Iron 3.3mg 10%
Calcium 220.2mg 12%

* 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

  • 5.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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