Basic Pesto Recipe

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Basic Pesto Recipe
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place basil leaves in small batches in processor until well chopped (do about 3/4 cup at a time). Add about 1/3 the nuts and garlic, blend again.
  2. Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese; blend while slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of container
  3. Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste. Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.67 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.94g 31%
Cholesterol 3.67mg 1%
Sodium 64.03mg 3%
Potassium 28.81mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.41g 0%
Sugars 0.04g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 1.82g 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 60.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 599.24 Kcal (2509 kJ)
Calories from fat 582.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.7g 31%
Cholesterol 11.9mg 1%
Sodium 207.77mg 3%
Potassium 93.48mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.32g 0%
Sugars 0.14g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 1%
Protein 5.92g 4%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 195.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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