Classic Basil Pesto
Turn the bounty of summer basil into a delicious sauce with this easy pesto recipe. Try it stirred into a tomato or potato salad, or spread onto a sandwich in place of your favorite condiment.
Hilary Meyer
Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2015
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Recipe Summary
Nutrition Profile:
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze in an ice cube tray. Transfer frozen cubes to a sealable plastic bag. Defrost as needed.
For the best flavor, toast nuts and seeds before using in a recipe. To toast small nuts, chopped nuts and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1-Tbsp. Per Serving:
65 calories; protein 1.1g; carbohydrates 0.7g; dietary fiber 0.2g; sugars 0.1g; fat 6.6g; saturated fat 1g; cholesterol 1.2mg; vitamin a iu 364.6IU; vitamin c 1.6mg; folate 5.6mcg; calcium 33.3mg; iron 0.3mg; magnesium 10.5mg; potassium 36mg; sodium 101mg.
Exchanges:
1 fat
