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5 Minute Basil Pesto + Basil Mint Pesto
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
minutes
Servings
1
cup
Calories
1716
kcal
Author
Linda Warren
Ingredients
2
cups
packed fresh basil leaves
2
cloves
fresh garlic
chopped
¼
cup
pine nuts
⅔
cup
extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
½
cup
Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
grated
Instructions
Combine first 3 ingredients in a blender, chopper or food processor.
Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Slowly pour in oil until mixture is smooth and well mixed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Mix in cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
To make a Basil Mint Pesto, use half the recipe above and add ¾ cup fresh mint leaves and ¼ cup parsley.
Nutrition
Calories:
1716
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
9
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
180
g
|
Saturated Fat:
29
g
|
Cholesterol:
34
mg
|
Sodium:
807
mg
|
Potassium:
389
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
2925
IU
|
Vitamin C:
10.5
mg
|
Calcium:
688
mg
|
Iron:
4.6
mg