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Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Homemade Basil Pesto

Homemade Basil Pesto made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese and olive oil is a delicious condiment recipe that adds flavor and color to your meals.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 large fresh garlic cloves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • [mv_schema_meta name="process basil"]Pulse basil in a food processor several times.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="add ingredients"]Add the pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pulse several more times, scraping down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
  • [mv_schema_meta name="add olive oil"]Slowly add olive oil while the food processor is running. Be sure to scrape down sides of food processor intermittently during this process. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 103mg