Homemade Basil Pesto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 141.9
- Total Fat: 13.6 g
- Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
- Sodium: 262.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Homemade Basil Pesto calories by ingredient
Introduction
Delicious on a sliced fresh tomato! Delicious on a sliced fresh tomato!Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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3 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
Directions
Put ingredients in food processor in this order: garlic cloves, 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, walnuts, parmesan cheese, 1/8 cup oil, and salt. Process together until just mixed. Add the rest of the basil leaves and oil to the mixture and process again until desired consistency is reached. Store in the refrigerator, but let sit at room temperature before serving so it's easier to spread.
Serving Size: makes 8 servings (1/4 cup per serving)
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TANGLYOCEAN.
Serving Size: makes 8 servings (1/4 cup per serving)
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TANGLYOCEAN.