Basil Pesto
LunchFresh basil pesto is the perfect accompaniment for chopped vegetables, chicken, homemade burgers and many more meals. It provides wonderful flavour and taste to any freshly cooked meal.
Calories146kcal
Carbs0.86g
Protein4.4g
Fats13.8g
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Health Benefits
Basil pesto combines fresh basil leaves, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts to provide an array of antioxidants and minerals.
Expert Tips
You do not need to use pine nuts in pesto. Walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts and pecans also work well
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Basil (4 small bunches of fresh basil)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp Pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 30 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Ground pepper
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Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender, and blend to a smooth paste.
- Season with black and white pepper to taste.
Notes
1 potion of "Basil Pesto" is equivalent to 27g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 0.86gProtein: 4.4gFat: 13.8gSaturated Fat: 3.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7.6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 9.2mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.37gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 63ugVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 0.59mg
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