Name: Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1½ cups pine nuts; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 30-40 fresh basil leaves (about 3 ounces); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt (or more to taste); ½ cup filtered water

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Basil Pesto

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 1 cup

Calories: 1851kcal

Author: Ricki Heller

Ingredients

▢ 1½ cups pine nuts
▢ ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
▢ 30-40 fresh basil leaves about 3 ounces
▢ 2 garlic cloves chopped
▢ ½ teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt or more to taste
▢ ½ cup filtered water

Instructions

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In a food processor or blender, blend all ingredients until a paste forms. If the pesto seems too dry, add a bit more oil or water. Taste and adjust salt, if desired.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Basil Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1851 Calories from Fat 1728

% Daily Value*

Fat 192g295%

Saturated Fat 17g85%

Sodium 1175mg49%

Potassium 1244mg36%

Carbohydrates 28g9%

Fiber 7g28%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 690IU14%

Vitamin C 5.6mg7%

Calcium 65mg7%

Iron 11.9mg66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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