Basil Pesto Recipe
Easy Basil Pesto Recipe: Like a spoonful of fresh summer flavor! Bright & herbal, with the savory richness of nuts, olive oil, & parmesan.
Servings: 6
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (walnuts can be substituted)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 clove fresh garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat, until lightly browned and fragrant (approximately 5 minutes).
- Place the basil, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, garlic, and crushed red pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until very finely ground.
- While the food processor is running, stream in the olive oil slowly.
- Stir in the parmesan and salt.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg