Quick Basil Pesto Recipe

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Quick Basil Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Fold in cheese.
  3. If you aren't using the pesto immediately, cover with a thin film of olive oil and plastic wrap pressed down on the surface.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.64 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat 220.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.51g 38%
Cholesterol 5.5mg 2%
Sodium 96.18mg 4%
Potassium 36.57mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.05g 0%
Sugars 0.24g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 1%
Protein 3.01g 6%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 71.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 743.42 Kcal (3113 kJ)
Calories from fat 707.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.65g 38%
Cholesterol 17.65mg 2%
Sodium 308.66mg 4%
Potassium 117.37mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.37g 0%
Sugars 0.77g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 1%
Protein 9.67g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 0%
Iron 1.1mg 2%
Calcium 229.7mg 7%

* 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

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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