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Basil Pesto

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Prep time
15 min
Portions
1
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
406 kcal
Basilikum-Pesto
Nutrition

Per portion

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406
kcal
Carbs
4g
Protein
8g
Fat
41g
Ingredients

For 1 portion

  • Basil
    15 g
  • Pine nuts
    10 g
  • ParmesanOr: Pecorino
    15 g
  • Olive oil
    30 ml
  • Garlic cloves
    1 Stk
  • Salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Wash basil leaves and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Toast pine nuts in a pan without fat until golden.

  3. 3

    Place basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan in a blender.

  4. 4

    Slowly drizzle in olive oil until creamy.

  5. 5

    Adjust with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Fill into jars, cover with a layer of oil.

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