Mel's Kitchen Cafe · by Mel★ 4.8 (8)
Classic Pesto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING20M COOK
CAL 16%·PRO 8%
CARBS 4G5% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC3G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G95% OF CAL
5G SAT30G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A classic basil pesto made from pine nuts, garlic, basil, and parmesan. Vibrant green and aromatic. Use as a sauce for pasta, spread on bread, or dollop on soups and grilled vegetables.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3/4 cup pine nuts
- 7 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 6 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 6 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese (grated (about 3/4 cup))
- Salt and pepper
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 20M
CAL 16%·PRO 8%
CARBS 4G5% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED1G INTRINSIC3G OTHER1G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 35G95% OF CAL
5G SAT30G 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
- 15m
- Cook
- 5m
- Sodium
- 217mg
- Total sugar
- 1g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 156mg
- Calcium
- 84mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 217MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.