Fresh Basil Pesto
Adapted from http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_basil_pesto
1 tbsp of fresh basil pesto (Adapted from http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_basil_pesto) contains 80 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 3% carbs, 94% fat, and 2% protein. This has a relatively high calorie density, with 610 Calories per 100g.
- Makes
- 16 tbsp
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- (Adapted from http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/fresh_basil_pesto/) Works great with pesto scrambled eggs recipe! Food processor or chopper required. Makes 1 cup.
- Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
- Slowly add olive oil in constant stream while foor processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- That's it! If you want to freeze leftovers, line an ice cube tray with plastic wrap, fill each pocket with pesto, and freeze.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 tbsp of fresh basil pesto (13g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | |
| Fats | 9g | 11% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 5% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 1g | 0.2% |
| Net carbs | 0.5g | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Protein | 1g | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 95μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 2mg | 0.4% |
| Copper | 0mg | 6% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 3μg | 1% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.3mg | 13% |
| Niacin | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0mg | 0.4% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 3% |
| Retinol | 0μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1μg | 0.2% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A IU | 159IU | |
| Vitamin A | 8μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 18μg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 0.1g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0g | |
| Arginine | 0.1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1g | |
| Glycine | 0g | |
| Histidine | 0g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0g | |
| Leucine | 0g | |
| Lysine | 0g | |
| Methionine | 0g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0g | |
| Proline | 0g | |
| Serine | 0g | |
| Threonine | 0g | |
| Tryptophan | 0g | |
| Tyrosine | 0g | |
| Valine | 0g | |
