Classic Basil Pesto

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Health Score:
94 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
1022
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 cup contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie1,022 cal.(49 %)
Protein19 g(19 %)
Fat102 g(88 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage5.1 g(17 %)
Vitamin A0.9 mg(113 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E13.7 mg(114 %)
Vitamin K44 μg(73 %)
Vitamin B₁0.3 mg(30 %)
Vitamin B₂0.4 mg(36 %)
Niacin6.2 mg(52 %)
Vitamin B₆0.3 mg(21 %)
Folate68 μg(23 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin5.4 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C29 mg(31 %)
Potassium573 mg(14 %)
Calcium615 mg(62 %)
Magnesium85 mg(28 %)
Iron8.1 mg(54 %)
Iodine26 μg(13 %)
Zinc3.6 mg(45 %)
Saturated fatty acids19.3 g
Uric acid20 mg
Cholesterol25 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
4 cups fresh Basil (rinsed; chopped and packed)
cup toasted Pine nuts
1.333 cups extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 cup Parmesan (freshly grated)
6 cloves garlic cloves (peeled and pressed)
kosher salt (or sea salt)
freshly ground Black pepper (to taste)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Basilolive oilParmesanPine nutsgarlic clovesalt

Preparation steps

1.
Place chopped basil and toasted pine nuts into the bowl of a food processor. Add about half of the olive oil and puree until smooth. Stir in the rest of the oil, grated cheese, garlic and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve on bread, crackers or in your favorite recipe. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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