Classic basil pesto is quick and easy to make and so versatile. Use it with mayonnaise for a creamy salad dressing. Add it to chicken salad, bolognese or over vegetables and transform your dish.
Classic homemade basil pesto is quick and easy to make and so versatile. Use it with mayonnaise for a creamy salad dressing. Add it to chicken salad, bolognese or over vegetables and transform your dish. Take a look at the Marinated Pesto Chicken recipe here.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 19kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic roasted or fresh
- 1/3 cup olive oil.
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add basil leaves and nuts to food processor and pulse a few times.
- Add the parmesan cheese and garlic and pulse a few times. Scrape down the sides.
- While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Stop the food processor to scrape down the sides if you need to.
- Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the basil pesto into an glass container and keep in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1teaspoon | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1.9g | Fiber: 0.1g
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
HOMEMADE BASIL PESTO
Amount Per Serving (1 teaspoon)
Calories 19
Calories from Fat 17
% Daily Value*
Fat 1.9g3%
Carbohydrates 0.4g0%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Protein 0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
