Description
A healthy and flavorful recipe featuring fresh basil, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves.
- Combine basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while processing.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- Adjust garlic and cheese to taste.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: basil, healthy, pesto, Italian, vegetarian