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Lemon, Basil and Olive Pesto / Pesto di limone e olive Recipe

Lemon, Basil and Olive Pesto / Pesto di limone e olive Recipe

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Lemon, Basil and Olive Pesto / Pesto di limone e olive

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lemon
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 cup fresh basil leaves packed
1/4 cup taggiasca or gaeta olives pitted
fine sea salt
freshly ground pepper

Directions:

Using a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife, remove 2 long, wide strips zest from lemon, avoiding white pith. Juice lemon.
In a blender, puree lemon juice, zest and oil until emulsified.
Add basil, olives, heaping 1/4 teaspoon salt and generous pinch pepper. Puree until smooth (pesto will be thin).
Adjust seasoning to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1073.63 Kcal (4495 kJ)
Calories from fat	1069.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	118.78g	183%
Sodium	5.45mg	0%
Potassium	222.82mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.66g	2%
Sugars	1.74g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.7g	11%
Protein	2.02g	4%
Vitamin C	39.4mg	66%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	100mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	478.66 Kcal (2004 kJ)
Calories from fat	476.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.96g	183%
Sodium	2.43mg	0%
Potassium	99.34mg	5%
Total Carbs	2.97g	2%
Sugars	0.78g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	11%
Protein	0.9g	4%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	66%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	44.6mg	10%

* 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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