Basil Pesto

Basil pesto originated in Genoa, Italy, and is traditionally made with a mortar and pestle instead of a food processor. The word ‘pesto’ comes from the Italian word ‘pestare,’ which means ‘to pound or crush.’

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 10 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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Basil Pesto

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Any, Condiment, Sauce Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 952

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 60 gram Fresh Basil Leaves
• 40 gram Pine Nuts
• 2 piece Garlic Cloves
• 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 40 gram Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well blended.
3. Season with salt and black pepper, and pulse a few more times to combine.
4. Serve the basil pesto over pasta, as a spread on bread, or as a sauce for grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 238kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Total Carbohydrate 3g1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.