Kittencal's Perfect Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 cups fresh basil leaves , packed (about 3 large bunches)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts (or can use toasted walnuts, or use half each)
3 medium fresh garlic cloves
1/4-1/3 cup freshly grated grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp kosher salt (can use 1-1/2 tsp if desired)
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic cloves in a blender (or food processor).
Blend until a paste form, stopping often to push down the basil.
Add in the Parmesan cheese and Kosher salt; blend until smooth.
Transfer to a bowl.
NOTE to clean fresh basil leaves; swirl in a bowl of water then spin them very dry in a salad spinner.
If not using right away store the clean leaves in a sealed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel, the leaves should keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	241.83 Kcal (1012 kJ)
Calories from fat	227.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.28g	39%
Cholesterol	4.25mg	1%
Sodium	428.3mg	18%
Potassium	104.86mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.19g	1%
Sugars	0.36g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	3%
Protein	3.46g	7%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	6%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	86.2mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	490.28 Kcal (2053 kJ)
Calories from fat	461.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.25g	39%
Cholesterol	8.62mg	1%
Sodium	868.32mg	18%
Potassium	212.58mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.45g	1%
Sugars	0.73g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	3%
Protein	7.01g	7%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	6%
Iron	2.1mg	6%
Calcium	174.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.8

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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