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Homemade Basil Pesto

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Submitted by Jsudweekks

I ruined my blender making this. Use a food processor! Can be frozen for use in the winter.

YIELD

12 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

10 min

READY

20 min

Ingredients

2 473
CUPS ML BASIL
fresh *
½ 0.5
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML WALNUTS
2 2
CLOVES CLOVES GARLIC
peeled, and crushed
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 118
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
freshly
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML ROMANO CHEESE *
3 3
TABLEPSOONS TABLEPSOONS BUTTER
softened *

Directions

Put in food processor and blend until smooth:

2 c fresh basil leaves ½ c olive oil 2 T walnuts 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed ½ t salt

At this point you can freeze in small batches for later use.

When you’re ready to serve, mix in by hand: ½ c freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 T romano cheese 3 T soft butter

Add more salt if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 7g (0.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 27 63% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 5% Iron 1%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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