Fresh Basil Pesto
We keep it traditional when it comes to pesto. Simple, fresh and tasty.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup hard Cheese Vegetarian Parmesan
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Take the basil leaves and leave them in ice for a couple of minutes. At the same time, place the blade from the food processor you will use in the freezer.
- Dry the basil leaves completely and place the blade into the food processor. Add the basil and pine nuts. Pulse for a couple of times. Scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula to get all the ingredients.
- Add the hard cheese (Vegetarian Parmesan) and the crushed garlic. Pulse several times and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Leave the food processor running and pour the extra virgin olive oil slowly.
- Add salt and pepper, stir and your pesto will be ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 701IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg