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BASIL, PESTO
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Tomato Basil Pesto

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 546
Tomatoes and basil are perfect together. Use this recipe in pasta, vegetable (roasted), bulgar or just about any dish that calls for "tomato sauce".

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 10 whole cherry tomatoes ((roasted))
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 3 cups basil leaves (tightly packed)
  • 1 pinch salt ((to taste))

Instructions 

  • In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the basil, pulse till smooth. When all the ingredients are well combined, and the basil and pulse for a minute.

Notes

Inspiration and source - HERBAL HANDBOOK, POTTER CLARKSON.
Author: Admin
Calories: 546kcal
Cost: $10-$15
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2060IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 268mg | Iron: 3mg