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Easy Pesto

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Easy Pesto

Easy Pesto - This light pesto recipe works perfectly with pasta and fish.

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Health Score:
96 / 100
Difficulty:
very easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
Calories:
63
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

A classic pesto includes pine nuts, garlic, salt, cheese and lots of olive oil. In this recipe, white beans replace much of the caloric oil and cheese, which provides a good portion of protein and produces a lovely texture.

Pesto is very versatile. Instead of basil, you can substitute it with other herbs such as parsley, lemon balm, or arugula. Pistachios, almonds, cashews, or other nuts can also be used instead of pine nuts. 

1 gram contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie63 cal.(3 %)
Protein2 g(2 %)
Fat5 g(4 %)
Carbohydrates1 g(1 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage0.6 g(2 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.9 mg(8 %)
Vitamin K3.4 μg(6 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0 mg(0 %)
Niacin0.8 mg(7 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate9 μg(3 %)
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg(2 %)
Biotin1 μg(2 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.1 μg(3 %)
Vitamin C3 mg(3 %)
Potassium69 mg(2 %)
Calcium65 mg(7 %)
Magnesium12 mg(4 %)
Iron0.8 mg(5 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.4 mg(5 %)
Saturated fatty acids1.3 g
Uric acid4 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Complete sugar1 g
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Ingredients

for
8
Ingredients
1 oz Pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsps white Beans (canned)
2 Tbsps olive oil
3 bunches Basil
1 oz Parmesan
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
BasilPine nutsParmesanolive oilgarlic clovesalt
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Small skillet, 1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Sieve, 1 Immersion blender, 1 deep bowl, 1 Can opener

Preparation steps

1.
Easy Pesto preparation step 1

In a dry small skillet, toast the pine nuts until golden brown.

2.
Easy Pesto preparation step 2

Peel the garlic and chop coarsely.

3.
Easy Pesto preparation step 3

Drain beans, rinse under cold water and drain well.

4.
Easy Pesto preparation step 4

Combine pine nuts, beans, garlic and olive oil in a tall vessel and puree until smooth with an immersion blender. 

5.
Easy Pesto preparation step 5

Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop coarsely.

6.
Easy Pesto preparation step 6

Add basil to the bean mixture and pulse until combined. 

7.
Easy Pesto preparation step 7

Grate Parmesan cheese and stir into pesto. Season with salt and pepper. If not serving immediately, refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-3 days.