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Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed*; 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts, *; 2 garlic cloves, (large); 1/4 cup lemon juice, (juice of 2 small lemons); 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Prep 10m

Total 10m

This classic basil pesto recipe is a simple and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or even as a dip. Fresh basil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic are blended together with olive oil and lemon juice for a delicious and versatile condiment.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 8)

2 cups fresh basil leaves, tightly packed*

3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts, *

2 garlic cloves, (large)

1/4 cup lemon juice, (juice of 2 small lemons)

1/2 tsp salt, or to taste

1/4 tsp black pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

400kcal

20%
Fat

38g

1%
Saturated Fat

8g

0%
Carbohydrates

3g

0%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

10mg

0%
Sodium

128mg

6%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Basil Pesto Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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