Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions Recipe

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Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves , packed
  • 3 -5 large garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions:

  1. Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Drizzle olive oil. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  2. If freezing: line ice cube trays with plastic wrap. Scoop pesto into trays using 1-2 tablespoons of pesto per cube. Freeze. Put in ziplock after solid. To use: Thaw and add cheese.
  3. If using fresh: Add the cheese and process a few seconds until just incorporated.
  4. Enough pesto for a pound of pasta and recommended it tossed with linguine, capellini or meat or cheese tortellini.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 385.56 Kcal (1614 kJ)
Calories from fat 348.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.76g 60%
Cholesterol 12.64mg 4%
Sodium 444.49mg 19%
Potassium 132.63mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.18g 1%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 8.59g 17%
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 258.8mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 504.83 Kcal (2114 kJ)
Calories from fat 456.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.74g 60%
Cholesterol 16.55mg 4%
Sodium 581.98mg 19%
Potassium 173.66mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.17g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.99g 3%
Protein 11.25g 17%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 7%
Iron 1.7mg 7%
Calcium 338.8mg 26%

* 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

  • 10.8
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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