Spend with Pennies · by Holly Nilsson★ 4.9 (44)
Basil Pesto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING15M COOK
CAL 8%·PRO 7%
CARBS 2G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G90% OF CAL
3G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Fresh basil blended with garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, and olive oil into a vibrant green sauce. Aromatic and peppery, used as a dip, pasta sauce, or protein topping.
condimentitalian⚙️ food processorgluten freevegetarian
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese )
- ¼ cup pine nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1 clove garlic (quartered)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
- ¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil (divided)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 15M
CAL 8%·PRO 7%
CARBS 2G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G90% OF CAL
3G SAT13G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 5m
- Sodium
- 211mg
- Total sugar
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 64mg
- Calcium
- 98mg
- Iron
- 0.65mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 211MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.