Basil Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 1,526.4
  • Total Fat: 158.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 39.5 mg
  • Sodium: 936.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 29.6 g

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Introduction

Use food processor. Serve with pasta, or toasted whole wheat french bread. Use food processor. Serve with pasta, or toasted whole wheat french bread.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    2 cups fresh basil leaves
    1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
    1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1/3 cup pine nuts
    3 garlic cloves
    salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine pine nuts and basil in processor. Pulse a few times, then add the garlic and pulse a few more times.
Add the oil in a slow pour into the processor while it's on. Add cheese and pulse again until blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. This makes 1 cup.

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KITKAT1982.