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Basil Pesto Recipe

Fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil... what could be better?
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Katie Wells

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil (packed)
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼-1/2 cup olive oil (to desired consistency)
  • salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Put basil, almonds, and garlic in a blender.
  • Turn the blender on and slowly add the oil until the pesto is the desired consistency.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Use right away or store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

To freeze pesto, I like to put a few tablespoons in each compartment of an ice cube tray. When they're frozen I dump them in a larger container with a lid and store them in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TBSP | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 0.6mg