EASY PESTO RECIPE
It is a classic and Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe. This pesto is loaded with toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic , fresh basil leaves and olive oil.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- Parmesan cheese grated- 1/2 cup ( 45 gm)
- Garlic clove- 1 large fresh or baked
- Fresh Basil leaves- 2 cups 60 gm
- Pine nuts toasted - 1/4 cup ( 30 gm)
- Salt- 1/2 tsp
- Black Pepper- 1/4
- Olive Oil- 1/2 cup 125 ml
Instructions
- Combine grated Parmesan cheese, garlic clove,salt & pepper in a food processor. Process until garlic is minced well.
- Add fresh basil leaves and pine nuts & beat until the basil leaves are finely ground.
- At this point, use the motor running. Gradually add olive oil and blend until almost smooth. Don't over process.
- Transfer to a small bowl, cover & refrigerate. It can be stored up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 100g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.33g | Protein: 6.67g | Fat: 53.33g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1033mg | Fiber: 3.3g