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Homemade Pesto

Fresh basil, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil blend into a vibrant homemade pesto in just three minutes. Use it for pasta, chicken, pizza, sandwiches, and more.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 164
Author: Candace

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted (optional)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Remove the stems from the basil.
  • To the bowl of the food processor, add all ingredients
  • Blend until smooth and pesto reaches desired consistency.

Notes

Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 164 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg