Basil Pesto Recipe

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Use a mortar and pestle to make this traditional basil pesto. For those time-poor cooks, we have included directions to use a food processor.

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Ingredients for Basil Pesto Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Basil leaves, firmly packed
  • 0.13 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1/2 Garlic Clove, Chopped
  • 0.13 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.13 cup Parmesan, Grated
Nutrition
value
482
calories per serving
42 g Fat12 g Protein15 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    42g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Carbs
    15g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    15g
  • Protein
    12g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    42g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    287mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    206mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    63mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    14mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    106mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    291mg
  • Selenium
    10mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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