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Dreamy basil pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Dreamy basil pesto

6 ingredients 30 min openrecipes

Homemade pesto is far superior to shop bought and very easy to make. This version uses roast garlic which adds a mellow unctuousness - perfect if you find raw garlic too overpowering.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

457
Calories
15g
Protein
43g
Fat
8g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
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

  • 25g/1oz parmesan
  • 1 garlic
  • 60g/2oz fresh basil
  • 50ml/2fl oz extra virgin olive oil
  • 50g/2oz toasted pine nuts
  • salt and pepper

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By bbcfood · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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