3 cups fresh Basil leaves packed, stem removed
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 Tablespoons Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 lemon/juiced
Fresh Basil Pesto
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and run until smooth. Or for more authentic Pesto, combine ingredients and mash in a mortar and pestle (the word that Pesto is derived from).
- Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.
Recipe Category
No cooking required
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Fresh Basil Pesto
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
3 cups fresh Basil leaves packed, stem removed
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3-4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 Tablespoons Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1/2 lemon/juiced
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and run until smooth. Or for more authentic Pesto, combine ingredients and mash in a mortar and pestle (the word that Pesto is derived from).
- Makes approximately 1 1/2 cups.
Nutrition Facts
10 serving per container
Serving size 2 Tablespoons
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 17g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 5mg | 2% | |
| Sodium 90mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 2g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 71mg | 6% | |
| Iron 0mg | 0% | |
| Potassium 56mg | 2% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.