5-Minute Homemade Pesto
This 5-minute homemade pesto is made with the classic combination of basil, Parmesan, and pine nuts. It's a great way to use up leftover herbs!
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, (peeled)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup olive oil, (extra-virgin)
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Turn your food processor on, then add the garlic cloves while it’s running.3 cloves garlic
- Stop the motor, then add the basil, Parmesan, and pine nuts. Pulse a few times until the pine nuts are finely minced.2 cups fresh basil leaves, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup pine nuts
- Turn the processor back on, then add the olive oil in a steady stream. Process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed.⅓ cup olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.Kosher salt, Freshly ground pepper
Notes
This recipe is for 10 servings of pesto. Each serving is 2 tablespoons.
To try a different combination, you can use any 2 cups of leafy greens, ⅓ cup of nuts, and ½ a cup of a hard cheese.
Leftover pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
5-Minute Homemade Pesto
Serving Size
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
151
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
77
mg
3
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
1
g
0
%
Fiber
0
g
0
%
Sugar
0
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
450
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
2.5
mg
3
%
Calcium
70
mg
7
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
Net carbs
1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.