Embarrassingly Easy Pesto

Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy, and its name comes from the Italian word ‘pestare,’ which means ‘to pound’ or ‘to crush.’ Traditional pesto is made by grinding the ingredients with a mortar and pestle.

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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Embarrassingly Easy Pesto

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

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Pine nuts
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and salt.
2. Blend until coarsely chopped.
3. Slowly add the olive oil while blending until the mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
4. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and black pepper.
5. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 3g1%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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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.