Mom's Pesto Recipe

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Mom's Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Grow 4-5 large basil plants so you can make this all summer long. Purple basil makes the spiciest pesto (my Dad's favorite).
  2. Put basil, nuts, cheese and garlic in a food processor.
  3. Turn it on and drizzle in enough olive oil to reach the desired consistency - thick for spreading on bread or thin for tossing with cooked vegetables or pasta.
  4. NOTE: Do not use dried basil. This recipe can be frozen (in ice cube trays or 1/2 - 1 cup portions) for up to 6 months, but do not add the cheese until you are ready to eat or the sauce will fall apart.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 343.95 Kcal (1440 kJ)
Calories from fat 310.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.54g 53%
Cholesterol 7.19mg 2%
Sodium 171.21mg 7%
Potassium 139.07mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.21g 1%
Sugars 0.29g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 6%
Protein 8.09g 16%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 161.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 545.15 Kcal (2282 kJ)
Calories from fat 492.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 54.75g 53%
Cholesterol 11.4mg 2%
Sodium 271.36mg 7%
Potassium 220.41mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.09g 1%
Sugars 0.45g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 6%
Protein 12.82g 16%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 5%
Calcium 255.8mg 16%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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