Basil Pesto
| August 18, 2015 |
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How to use pestos:
• Serve on their own, with pasta or you can toss steamed vegetables in pesto (broccoli, tomato, baby marrow, red peppers).
• Also lovely on toast topped with sliced tomato, pesto and some black pepper.
• Spread on a homemade pizza base and add toppings
• Spoon into smooth cottage cheese for a tasty dip.
| Servings | Calories Per Serving | Effort |
| 409kcal | Easy |
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Instructions
- Place the basil, parsley, garlic and walnuts in a food processor and blend. Add the cheese and season. Blend well.
- With the food processor running, add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until you have a rich, smooth pesto.
- Spoon into a jar, pour a thin film of olive oil over the top, close and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42g
65%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 9mg
3%
Sodium 307mg
13%
Potassium 314mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
16%
Vitamin A
61%
Vitamin C
45%
Calcium
22%
Iron
13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
