Photo: Mike Kenneally
Basic Basil Pesto
6 ingredients
5 min
1
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A recipe for classic basil pesto!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
433
Calories
14g
Protein
41g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Nut | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
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
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 3 cloves Garlic, Peeled
- ¼ cups Pine Nuts
- ½ teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- ⅔ cups Olive Oil
- ⅓ cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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