Homemade Basil Pesto
Servings: 8
Calories: 406kcal
Equipment
- blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 6 cups packed basil, washed and de-stemmed
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup romano cheese
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except cheese in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until coarsely chopped.
- Add cheese and blend until incorporated.
- Transfer to storage container and either refridgerate or freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1006IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2mg