Fresh Basil Pesto
Fresh Basil Pesto sauce can be used for and elevate so many dishes. Not only is this recipe delicious but it is nut-free! Make this in less than 15 minutes with very few ingredients.
Servings: 4
Calories: 131kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Slicing Knife
- Lemon Squeezer
- Cuisinart Food Processor
- Silicone Spatula
Ingredients
- 7 oz Fresh Basil
- 1/2 Lemon
- 3 cloves Garlic Whole
- 4 tbsp Parmigiano Reggiano Grated
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry Basil
- Cut Lemon in half
- Peel Garlic Cloves (Keep whole)
- Add Basil, Garlic Cloves, Cheese into food processor
- Squeeze Lemon into food processor
- Slowly add Extra Virgin Olive Oil, as you use the chop function until ingredients are fully combined
- Add Salt and Pepper to taste
Notes
Important Notes:
- I own a Cuisinart Mini Food Processor, so I don't add all of the basil, garlic and cheese all at once. I add a little at a time to test the texture and taste along the way.
- This is a nut-free pesto!
- For reference, the amount of pesto in this recipe is enough for use in two pasta dishes
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2659IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg