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Easy Pesto

Easy Pesto

(Basic Recipe)
15 min.
Time:
63
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
96 / 100
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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
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.   

Nutritional values
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 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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.

Even smarter

Even smarter

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. 

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