Little Spice Jar · by Marzia★ 4.9 (66)
Homemade Basil Pesto
NUTRITION · PER SERVING5M COOK
CAL 7%·PRO 3%
CARBS 3G8% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G SUGAR1G OTHER
FAT 13G89% OF CAL
2G SAT11G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A bright, herbaceous sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil. Classic pesto brings richness and green flavor to pasta, bread, and vegetables.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 10- 3 cups fresh basil leaves (slightly packed)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated is best)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 5M
CAL 7%·PRO 3%
CARBS 3G8% OF CAL
1G FIBER0G SUGAR1G OTHER
FAT 13G89% OF CAL
2G SAT11G 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
- 5m
- Sodium
- 81mg
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 46mg
- Calcium
- 51mg
- Iron
- 0.43mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 5M
- SODIUM
- 81MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.