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Basic Basil Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Basic Basil Pesto

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Basic Basil Pesto
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

444
Calories
15g
Protein
41g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
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

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • ½ – 1 lemon, juiced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • salt to taste

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By biggirlssmallkitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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