Pesto
This easy Homemade Pesto Recipe combines fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil into a delicious sauce that's ready in just 3 minutes.
Servings: 8 ounces
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves stems removed
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the stems from the basil leaves.
- Add the basil, olive oil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if needed.
- Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
