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The best basil pesto
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The best basil pesto

8 ingredients 6-8 openrecipes
The best basil pesto
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

599
Calories
19g
Protein
41g
Fat
46g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
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 clove of garlic, peeled
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • a large bunch of fresh basil, leaves picked
  • 50 g pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 50 g Parmesan, finely grated
  • 1 cooked jersey royal or new potato

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By jamieoliver · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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