Basil Pecan Pesto

Name: Basil Pecan Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil leaves; 1.5 cups pecans; 4 cloves garlic; 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 0.75 cup olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

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I prefer the taste of pecans over the pine nuts usually called for in pesto recipes. I developed this recipe over a summer of trial and error and prefer it to all other pesto recipes!

Submitted by grettagirl

Updated on September 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups pecans
4 cloves garlic
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¾ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232	Calories
24g	Fat
3g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 132mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 2mg	3%
Calcium 67mg	5%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 96mg	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.

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