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Ingredients
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⅓ cup pine nuts
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⅔ cup olive oil
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5 cloves garlic
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⅓ cup nutritional yeast
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1 bunch fresh basil leaves
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salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Place pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat; cook, stirring or shaking the pan often, until lightly toasted.
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Place toasted pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, and basil in a food processor; blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook’s Note
Try adding sun-dried tomato slices post-completion for an added boost of rich flavor.
This pesto freezes beautifully.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
107 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
2g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 107 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Sodium 2mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 2g | 4% |
Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
Calcium 12mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 3% |
Potassium 89mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.