Fresh basil pesto (recipe)

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Fresh basil pesto (recipe)
NameFresh basil pesto
IngredientsFresh basil leaves Garlic cloves Pine nuts Parmesan cheese Olive oil
Preptime (in hours)0.25
Totaltime (in hours)0.25
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories260.2
Fat26.5
Protein5.2
Carbohydrate2.1
Fiber0.5
Net carbohydrates1.6
Sugar0.4
Saturated fat4.5
Cholesterol (mg)8.2
Sodium144.4
Servings8
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Fresh basil pesto (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 1-2 per serving.
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Fresh basil pesto (recipe)


  1. Combine basil and garlic in food processor and blend into a fine paste.
  2. Add pine nuts and cheese. Process until smooth.
  3. With machine running, pour olive oil into feed tube in slow, steady stream and mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Transfer pesto into container. Cover surface of pesto with olive oil.
  5. Seal with a tight fitting lid.
  6. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze.
  7. Stir oil into pesto before serving.

    Food tags
    , Easy


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Prep Time in Hours and Mins:15M

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