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Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
391
% Daily Value*
Fat
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
232
mg
10
%
Potassium
152
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
703
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
127
mg
13
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Basil Pesto
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup unsalted pine nuts or unsalted sunflower seeds
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place basil, pine nuts or sunflower seeds, garlic, salt and cheese in a food processor or blender.
- Gradually add olive oil and blend until pesto is a paste consistency.
- If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.