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Pesto

Course: This-That
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves fresh
  • ⅓ tablespoon pine nuts or use walnuts
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large garlic cloves
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  • Pulse basil and nuts in a food processor.
  • Add the garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse several times more. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
  • While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady, small stream. Occasionally stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor.

Nutrition - See Recipe Post for Nutrition Disclaimer

Calories: 1193kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 124g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 83g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2924IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 690mg | Iron: 3mg