Simple Sage Pesto Recipe

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Simple Sage Pesto is a Italian sauce / dip recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 8. It calls for 6 ingredients across 2 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 95 kcal with roughly 3 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, primal and gluten-free.
In the bowl of a food processor (or a blender, if that's what you have), add the sage, garlic, and pine nuts. Pulse them a few times until they're roughly chopped.
With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then season with salt and pepper. Give it another quick run for a few seconds to make sure everything is thoroughly combined and smooth.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 95kcal | 5% |
| Fat | 9g | 13% |
| Carbohydrate | 2g | 1% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Sulphites |
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| 0g |
| 0% |
| Fibre | 0g | 0% |
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| Protein | 3g | 6% |
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| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
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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.
| Gluten | Free from |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| 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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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
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.