Quick N' Easy Basil Pesto

Quick N' Easy Basil Pesto is a gluten free and primal condiment. For $2.0 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 5g of protein, 14g of fat, and a total of 155 calories. This recipe serves 8. Only a few people made this recipe, and 3 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of basil leaves, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Foodista. Overall, this recipe earns a tremendous spoonacular score of 88%. Similar recipes include Easy Basil Pesto, Awesomely Easy Basil Pesto, and Easy Basil Walnut Pesto.

Servings: 8

Preparation duration: -1 minutes

Cooking duration: -1 minutes

 

Ingredients:

8 cups of fresh basil leaves loosely packed

1/2 cup olive oil

3/4 cup Heaping of pine nuts

2 cloves of garlic coarsely chopped

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment:

food processor

plastic wrap

muffin liners

Cooking instruction summary:

In a food processor, alternate adding ingredients until blended smooth. Add more olive oil if the pesto isnt the correct consistency. Use the pesto with 24 hrs or freeze scoops in plastic wrap lined muffin cups for later use.

 

Step by step:


1. In a food processor, alternate adding ingredients until blended smooth.

2. Add more olive oil if the pesto isnt the correct consistency.

3. Use the pesto with 24 hrs or freeze scoops in plastic wrap lined muffin cups for later use.


Nutrition Information:

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155 Calories
5g Protein
14g Total Fat
3g Carbs
53% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
155k
8%

Fat
14g
22%

  Saturated Fat
2g
15%

Carbohydrates
3g
1%

  Sugar
0.54g
1%

Cholesterol
8mg
3%

Sodium
165mg
7%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
5g
11%

Vitamin K
108µg
103%

Manganese
1mg
71%

Vitamin A
1350IU
27%

Phosphorus
146mg
15%

Copper
0.27mg
13%

Calcium
128mg
13%

Magnesium
50mg
13%

Vitamin E
1mg
12%

Zinc
1mg
10%

Iron
1mg
9%

Vitamin C
4mg
6%

Folate
21µg
5%

Selenium
3µg
5%

Potassium
166mg
5%

Vitamin B2
0.08mg
5%

Vitamin B3
0.78mg
4%

Vitamin B1
0.06mg
4%

Fiber
0.87g
3%

Vitamin B6
0.07mg
3%

Vitamin B12
0.13µg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.12mg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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