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Basil Pesto is a Italian sauce / dip recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 6 ingredients across 2 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 145 kcal with roughly 2 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, primal and vegetarian.
Add the 1 cup basil leaves, 1/2 ounce Parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons lemon juice to the processor. Pulse until everything is finely minced and the mixture is a bright green paste.
With the processor still running, slowly pour the 3 tablespoons olive oil through the food chute. Continue to process until the pesto is well-blended and emulsified, looking smooth and thick. Spoon the finished pesto into a zip-top, heavy-duty plastic bag and store it in the refrigerator.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 145kcal | 7% |
| Fat | 15g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate | 2g | 1% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Gluten | Free from |
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| 0g |
| 0% |
| Fibre | 0g | 0% |
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| Protein | 2g | 4% |
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| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Crustaceans |
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| Free from |
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Sulphites | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
