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Quick N' Easy Basil Pesto

 
One serving costs about $2

$2.00 per serving

3 people like this recipe

3 likes

This recipe is ready in 45 minutes

Ready in 45 minutes

8 gluten-free,primal,gluten free,primal condiment,dip,sauce,spread
spoonacular Score:88%

Spoonacular Score: 88%

 

Quick N' Easy Basil Pesto takes about 45 minutes from beginning to end. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 8 and costs $2.0 per serving. One serving contains 155 calories, 5g of protein, and 14g of fat. It is brought to you by Foodista. Only a few people made this recipe, and 3 would say it hit the spot. If you have basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a condiment. Overall, this recipe earns a super spoonacular score of 84%. Easy Basil Pesto, How to Make Easy Basil Pesto, and Awesomely Easy Basil Pesto are very similar to this recipe.

Ingredients

Servings:
8 cups
8 cups fresh basil leaves
fresh basil leaves
8 cups
8 cups fresh basil leaves
fresh basil leaves
0.5 cup
0.5 cup olive oil
olive oil
0.75 cup
0.75 cup pine nuts
pine nuts
2 cloves
2 cloves garlic
garlic
0.75 cup
0.75 cup parmesan cheese
parmesan cheese
8 cups fresh basil leaves
8 cups
fresh basil leaves
8 cups fresh basil leaves
8 cups
fresh basil leaves
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup
olive oil
0.75 cup pine nuts
0.75 cup
pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
2 cloves
garlic
0.75 cup parmesan cheese
0.75 cup
parmesan cheese

Equipment

food processor
food processor
plastic wrap
plastic wrap
muffin liners
muffin liners
food processor
food processor
plastic wrap
plastic wrap
muffin liners
muffin liners


Instructions

In a food processor, alternate adding ingredients until blended smooth. Add more olive oil if the pesto isnt the correct consistency. Use the pesto with 24 hrs or freeze scoops in plastic wrap lined muffin cups for later use.

Read the detailed instructions on Foodista.com – The Cooking Encyclopedia Everyone Can Edit

Price Breakdown

Cost per Serving: $2.94
Ingredient
8 cups fresh basil leaves
8 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cups olive oil
¾ cups pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
¾ cups parmesan cheese
Price
$7.54
$7.54
$1.29
$5.42
$0.13
$1.58
$23.51

Nutritional Information

Quickview
160 Calories
6g Protein
14g Total Fat
4g Carbs
53% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
160k
8%

Fat
14g
22%

  Saturated Fat
2g
15%

Carbohydrates
4g
1%

  Sugar
0.61g
1%

Cholesterol
8mg
3%

Sodium
166mg
7%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
6g
12%

Vitamin K
207µg
198%

Manganese
1mg
84%

Vitamin A
2616IU
52%

Copper
0.36mg
18%

Calcium
171mg
17%

Magnesium
65mg
16%

Phosphorus
160mg
16%

Vitamin E
2mg
13%

Iron
2mg
13%

Vitamin C
8mg
11%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Folate
37µg
9%

Potassium
237mg
7%

Vitamin B2
0.1mg
6%

Selenium
3µg
5%

Vitamin B6
0.1mg
5%

Vitamin B3
1mg
5%

Fiber
1g
5%

Vitamin B1
0.07mg
4%

Vitamin B12
0.13µg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.17mg
2%

covered percent of daily need

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