Ninja Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil , extra virgin
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup basil leaves, fresh packed
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste

Directions:

Place Parmesan cheese and garlic cloves in the Mini Master Prep Bow.
Secure the top and process in one long, 30 second pulse until cheese is grated. (Skip this step if using store bought grated cheese.).
Add remaining ingredients, then fresh basil leaves last and secure top.
Use 8-10 short pulses until pesto is a coarse, paste-like consistency.
Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over your favorite pasta, or use as a fresh pizza or bruschetta topping. Also great on chicken or salmon.
BOB'S TIPS: If the strong lflavors of pine nuts arenn't for you, try substituting walnuts, cashews or blanched almonds. I like the blanched almonds best as their outer hull has been removed and won't turn your pesto brown.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	266.57 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.98g	42%
Cholesterol	8.43mg	3%
Sodium	199.06mg	8%
Potassium	73.54mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.95g	1%
Sugars	0.44g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	5.71g	11%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	157.7mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	606.3 Kcal (2538 kJ)
Calories from fat	552.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.36g	42%
Cholesterol	19.16mg	3%
Sodium	452.76mg	8%
Potassium	167.27mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.44g	1%
Sugars	0.99g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.93g	2%
Protein	12.99g	11%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	2%
Iron	1.6mg	4%
Calcium	358.7mg	16%

* 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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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.5

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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