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Basil Pesto

A simple pesto recipe that is made in just a few minutes in your Food Processor.

  • Total Time11 Minutes
  • Yield
  • DifficultySimple
FPA-Basil-Pesto

Dietary Interests

Vegetarian, Low Sodium, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups 90 g fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ cup 80 g parmesan cheese, or soy parmesan,cubed
  • ¼ cup 35 g pine nuts, toasted
  • ¾ cup 180 ml extra virgin olive oil

Directions

    1. Place all ingredients into the Food Processor Work Bowl fitted with the Multi-Use Blade and secure the lid.
    2. Start the machine and allow to process for 1 minute 30 seconds, or set timer for 1 minute 30 seconds and allow machine to complete programmed cycle. Use as desired.
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Nutrition

1 serving (32 g)
Calories 180
Total Fat 18g
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Protein 3g
Sodium 120g
Saturated Fat 3g

Chef's Note

  • This basil will not oxidize quickly due to the lack of acidity and the olive oil.
  • For variations, try adding 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes, pitted green olives, or 1/2 cup combined anchovies & capers.
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