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Basil Pesto

This basil pesto is a must for my caprese salad recipe and also makes a great pizza topping.


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Basil Pesto

This basil pesto is a must for my caprese salad recipe and also makes a great pizza topping.
5 Average
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Course: Salads, Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 1 ½ cup
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup basil (loosely packed, stems removed)
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a small food processor or mini chopper. Process until all ingredients are blended together. Leftover pesto can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to one week. In addition to capresse salad, pesto can also be used as a pasta sauce or topping for crackers (with or without a slice of cheese).

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 385mg17%
Potassium 250mg7%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1480IU30%
Vitamin C 5.3mg6%
Calcium 320mg32%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. JM says

    December 18, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    If your pesto comes out bitter, try using avocado oil instead. When I blend olive oil it gets a bitter taste.
    Also, if you have the time/patience, blanching the basil and shocking it in ice water after will make it so it keeps its vibrant green color.

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    • 100 Days Admin says

      December 26, 2022 at 9:30 am

      Thanks for the tips. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    August 01, 2015 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    Hello, Just a note for those of you who can't eat dairy. Instead of parmesan cheese use nutritional yeast. :-)

    Reply
  3. Felishia Hoffecker says

    July 05, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    What could you substitute in place of the pine nuts?

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    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      July 07, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      Walnuts work well.

      Reply
    • Kristi says

      September 25, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      I use sunflower seeds for a nut free pesto

      Reply
  4. kristina says

    June 09, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    Does pesto freeze well? Thx.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      June 11, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Hi. I freeze pesto often during the summer. The texture may change a little but it works well.

      Reply

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