Homemade Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto is such an easy thing to make, and can elevate so many different dishes. Use this as a sauce on pasta or pizza, toss it on popcorn, or just eat it with a spoon!
Servings: 6 - 2 cups
Calories: 191kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
- Mini Food Processor
Ingredients
- 5 cups Packed Fresh Basil Leaves
- 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Olive Oil
- ½ cup Pine Nuts
- 8 Garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- If necessary, wash and dry your basil leaves. Set aside.
- Measure pine nuts into a nonstick pan. Toast over medium heat - stirring frequently - until lightly browned and aromatic.
- Measure basil, garlic, cheese, and oil into a food processor, blitz until basil is rough chopped.
- Add pine nuts, blitz until basil and pine nuts are finely chopped.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer to an air tight container, store in fridge.
Notes
Note: pesto will darken/brown if exposed to air. If your container has a lot of head space, press some plastic wrap against the pesto before securing the lid.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 2mg