Herb Basil Pesto

Herbed Basil Pesto is a simple no cook sauce perfect for tossing with veggies, pasta or spooning over grilled meat.

⏱️ 5 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (10) 👁️ 2 views
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Herb Basil Pesto Foto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 1 cup fresh basil (firmly packed )
  • 1 cup fresh herbs (parsley, or spinach, firmly packed )
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 clove garlic (quartered)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Steps

  1. Place the herbs in a food processor. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the oil and blend into a paste.

  2. Gradually add the remaining ingredients in order scraping as needed. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 kkal
Protein 4g (20%)
Carbs 1g (5%)
Fat 15g (75%)

Macronutrients

Calories1528% DV
Protein4g8% DV
Carbs1g0% DV
Fat15g23% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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