Homemade Pesto
Homemade Pesto comes together easily and tastes way better than jarred, so why not make your own?
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 1/2-3/4 cup excellent-quality extra-virgin olive oil, begin with the smallest amount
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor fitted with the blade or in the carafe of a blender, add the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Turn the blender or processor on low and begin adding the oil. Stop and scrap the sides of the bowl/carafe as needed while blending.
- Once you have the consistency you are happy with, taste for salt and pepper and adjust as needed.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
288.05
% Daily Value*
Fat
29.56
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
4.45
g
28
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.46
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15.58
g
Cholesterol
4.53
mg
2
%
Sodium
312.16
mg
14
%
Potassium
100.8
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
3.09
g
1
%
Fiber
1.14
g
5
%
Sugar
0.41
g
0
%
Protein
4.85
g
10
%
Vitamin C
2.24
mg
3
%
Calcium
111.27
mg
11
%
Iron
0.87
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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