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Basil Pesto
Prep Time
10
mins
Total Time
10
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
1851
kcal
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
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
Calories:
1851
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28
g
|
Protein:
28
g
|
Fat:
192
g
|
Saturated Fat:
17
g
|
Sodium:
1175
mg
|
Potassium:
1244
mg
|
Fiber:
7
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
690
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.6
mg
|
Calcium:
65
mg
|
Iron:
11.9
mg