I love, love, love pesto! So I was thrilled when my garden produced a ton of basil!

Homemade pesto is so easy to make and with minimal ingredients you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes.

Keep a jar in the fridge to add to quick and easy dinners. You can add it to just about anything!  Some pesto ideas for use are instead of traditional pizza sauce use pesto, add to cooked tortellini or pasta, serve over shrimp or chicken, or add to a grilled cheese sandwich!

Easy Homemade Pesto

2015-10-25 19:27:20

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Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

283g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1114

Calories from Fat 788

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 89g

138%

Saturated Fat 20g

102%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 8g

Monounsaturated Fat 58g

Cholesterol 34mg

11%

Sodium 1035mg

43%

Total Carbohydrates 62g

21%

Dietary Fiber 43g

171%

Sugars 3g

Protein 44g

Vitamin A

24%

Vitamin C

43%

Calcium

304%

Iron

547%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups basil leaves
2. 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
3. 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
4. Salt and pepper to taste
5. 1/2 lemon, juiced
6. 1/3 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Add basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon to a food processor. With the motor running, stream in the olive oil until smooth. May need to add more oil olive to achieve a thinner pesto.
2. Store in an air tight container for up to a week.

By Kim's Healthy Eats

Adapted from Damn Delicious

Adapted from Damn Delicious

Kim's Healthy Eats http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/