How to Make Easy Homemade Basil Pesto
Learn how to make easy basil pesto, a flavorful sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil; perfect for adding a burst of freshness to pasta, sandwiches, and dips!
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 121kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups packed basil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Place pine nuts onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until nuts are golden brown.
- Place all ingredients into food processor and process until well combined.
- Serve with pasta, pizza, crackers, bread, etc!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1618IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg
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