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4-Ingredient Pesto in 4 Easy Steps
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4-Ingredient Pesto in 4 Easy Steps

4 ingredients 10 min 4 openrecipes
4-Ingredient Pesto in 4 Easy Steps

Mix this pesto with some angel hair pasta for today’s lunch, freeze it for a gourmet dinner this winter, or take a big dollop and spread it on crusty bread with a slice of tomato and vegan cheese. Easy enough that even an amateur cook will pass as a pro!

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

131
Calories
0g
Protein
14g
Fat
2g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
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

  • 3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 6 cloves Fresh Garlic (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ⅓ cups Olive Oil

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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