Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen★ 5.0 (2)
Homemade Basil Pesto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING10M COOK
CAL 8%·PRO 5%
CARBS 1G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G94% OF CAL
2G SAT14G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A vibrant basil sauce made from fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Aromatic and herbaceous. A versatile condiment for pasta, vegetables, proteins, and more.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, (tightly packed)
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano ((use 1/2 cup if not freshly grated))
- 1/2 cup raw, unsalted pine nuts ((the best substitute is cashews))
- 2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2-3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ((3/4 for a smoother pesto))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 10M
CAL 8%·PRO 5%
CARBS 1G4% OF CAL
0G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 16G94% OF CAL
2G SAT14G 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
- 8m
- Cook
- 2m
- Sodium
- 131mg
- Total sugar
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 49mg
- Calcium
- 64mg
- Iron
- 0.41mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 8M
- SODIUM
- 131MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.