Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Tear Basil leaves off stems, rinse, dry and set aside.
  2. Toast pine nuts in a frying pan over medium heat, moving constantly to keep from burning. Toast them until they become fragrant and slightly browned.
  3. Put pine nuts in a food processor. Add Parmesan and garlic clove. Blend until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Add Salt, pepper and nutmeg (optional).
  5. With machine turned back on, slowly add Basil.
  6. Turn off food processor and stir mixture, blend for a few more seconds.
  7. With the machine turned on again, slowly drizzle in Olive Oil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 353.62 Kcal (1481 kJ)
Calories from fat 336.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.41g 58%
Cholesterol 4.75mg 2%
Sodium 378.88mg 16%
Potassium 144.26mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.44g 1%
Sugars 0.43g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.94g 4%
Protein 4.59g 9%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 135.7mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 475.24 Kcal (1990 kJ)
Calories from fat 452.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.27g 58%
Cholesterol 6.38mg 2%
Sodium 509.18mg 16%
Potassium 193.87mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.28g 1%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.26g 4%
Protein 6.17g 9%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 9%
Iron 1.9mg 8%
Calcium 182.4mg 14%

* 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
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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