Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe
This Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is perfect for vegetables, chicken, pasta and more!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups packed fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup parmesan
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts see notes for toasting instructions
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and add any additional salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.
Notes
This makes approximately 3/4 cup fresh pesto. Each serving (2 tablespoons) has 1.1 net carbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.8g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 3.2mg | Sodium: 176mg | Fiber: 0.7g
Servings: 6 servings (2 Tablespoons each; 3/4 cup total)
Calories: 160kcal