Simply Scratch · by Laurie McNamara★ 5.0 (6)
Homemade Basil Pesto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING26M COOK
CAL 5%·PRO 3%
CARBS 2G8% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 10G90% OF CAL
2G SAT8G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A vibrant basil pesto made from fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil. It's bright, aromatic, and perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dipping.
condimentitalian⚙️ food processorgluten freevegetarian
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 16- 2 cups basil leaves (rinsed and patted or spun dry)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 small lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or up to 3/4 cup- as needed)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 26M
CAL 5%·PRO 3%
CARBS 2G8% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC1G OTHER0G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 10G90% OF CAL
2G SAT8G 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
- 20m
- Cook
- 6m
- Sodium
- 129mg
- Total sugar
- 0g
- Added sugar
- 0g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 28mg
- Calcium
- 40mg
- Iron
- 0.21mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 129MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.