Easy Basil Pesto
Quick and easy basil pesto made with 6 ingredients you'll already have on hand at home.
Servings 8
Calories 233kcal
Cost $4
Equipment
- blender or thermomix
Ingredients
- 80 gms parmesan finely grated
- 80 gms basil leaves
- 30 gms pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 150 gms olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Finely grate parmesan or purchase already grated and add into a blender, food processor or Thermomix.
- Add the pine nuts, garlic, 80 grams of fresh basil leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 150 gms of olive oil.
- Blitz till fine liquid consistency.
- Pour into a clean jar and store in the fridge.
Notes
Use pesto on pasta, as a dip and a topper on roasted veggies. The use for basil pesto is endless.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 234mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 607IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 1mg