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This Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is perfect for vegetables, chicken, pasta and more!

Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

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This Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is perfect for vegetables, chicken, pasta and more!
4.70 from 10 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Food, Side Dish
Cuisine Healthy, Keto
Servings 6 servings (2 Tablespoons each; 3/4 cup total)
Calories 160 kcal

Equipment

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 tablespoonsCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 1.8gProtein: 2.7gFat: 16.6gCholesterol: 3.2mgSodium: 176mgFiber: 0.7g
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