Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto Recipe

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Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 256.81 Kcal (1075 kJ)
Calories from fat 242.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.94g 41%
Cholesterol 4.91mg 2%
Sodium 88.28mg 4%
Potassium 83.16mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.96g 1%
Sugars 0.35g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 3.55g 7%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 80.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 626.35 Kcal (2622 kJ)
Calories from fat 591.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.71g 41%
Cholesterol 11.98mg 2%
Sodium 215.3mg 4%
Potassium 202.82mg 2%
Total Carbs 4.78g 1%
Sugars 0.86g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.51g 2%
Protein 8.65g 7%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 3%
Iron 1.5mg 3%
Calcium 196.2mg 8%

* 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

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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