Homemade Pesto Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Pestoa paste of basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and few other key playersis widely available pre-made. But no processed container of green stuff can hold a candle to homemade pesto. When the basil starts coming on strong in your garden or at the market, start making pesto. Once you have fabulous homemade pesto in the house, serve it on the pasta of your choice, use it as a dip, try it over fresh boiled potatoes, or drizzle it on grilled vegetables. See ways to use pesto for more ideas.

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20minstotal
15minsPrep
5minsCook
20m.total
15m.Prep
5m.Cook
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Ingredients for Homemade Pesto Recipe

  • 1/2 bunch Basil
  • 1 Cloves Garlic
  • 0.13 cup Olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 0.06 teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • 0.13 cup Water
  • 0.06 cup Pine Nuts
Nutrition
value
423
calories per serving
40 g Fat9 g Protein9 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    40g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    9g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    40g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    331mg
  • Iron
    5mg
  • Vitamin A
    333mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    107mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    26mg
  • Vitamin E
    6mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    121mg
  • Manganese
    4mg
  • Phosphorus
    193mg
  • Selenium
    6mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats