Photo: Mike Kenneally
Classic pesto
5 ingredients
15 min
MAKES 250ml
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You can whizz up your own delicious pesto in under 15 minutes – it’s great for a fast-fix meal
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
425
Calories
14g
Protein
40g
Fat
6g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Nut | 1 oz (28g) | 191 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| 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
- 50g pine nuts
- 80g basil
- 50g Parmesan , (or vegetarian alternative)
- 150ml olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
Directions
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By bbcgoodfood ·
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