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How to Make Basil Pesto

Looking for a quick and tasty addition to pasta or potatoes? Want a healthy spread for pizza and sandwiches? The answer is basil pesto: a delicious blend of basil, arugula, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. This simple recipe, made from scratch, will tantalize your taste buds.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 1/4 cup servings
Calories 132kcal
Author Joss D

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup fresh arugula
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp. pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into the blender.
    Pouring oil into magic bullet jar filled with pine nuts, feta, basic and arugula.
  • Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
    Blended pesto in a jar.
  • Serve.
    Fresh basil pesto in a jar with a mini serving spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 109mg | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 1mg