Photo: Ernest Porzi
Joan's Pesto
8 ingredients
20 min
6 servings
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"The difference between good pesto and great pesto is always using the highest quality ingredients especially the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Make sure basil is well coated with lemon juice and olive oil or the basil sprigs will turn black. Try drizzling on a little olive oil on the surface of the pesto to create an air barrier, if you won't be serving immediately."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
278
Calories
12g
Protein
24g
Fat
8g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
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