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Basil Pine Nut Pesto

A fresh and flavorful pesto made with basil and pine nuts.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Pesto Ingredients

  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 0.5 cups Pine Nuts lightly toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 0.5 cups Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

Instructions 

  1. Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse a few times more.
  3. Slowly add olive oil while the food processor is running until the pesto is smooth.
  4. Season with salt to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

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