Basil-Parsley Pesto

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Basil-Parsley Pesto
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Health Score:
87 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
10 min.
Preparation
Calories:
1187
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This delicious pesto is packed with vitamins like vitamin A and C from the parsley, while basil contains cell-protecting antioxidants.

This pesto is incredibely versatile. It goes great on everything from pasta to pizza, and even on plain griddled bread.

1 jar contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie1,187 cal.(57 %)
Protein17 g(17 %)
Fat121 g(104 %)
Carbohydrates11 g(7 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage4.1 g(14 %)
Vitamin A0.5 mg(63 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E18.3 mg(153 %)
Vitamin K196.4 μg(327 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.2 mg(18 %)
Niacin5.1 mg(43 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate58 μg(19 %)
Pantothenic acid0.6 mg(10 %)
Biotin2.3 μg(5 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C50 mg(53 %)
Potassium498 mg(12 %)
Calcium400 mg(40 %)
Magnesium94 mg(31 %)
Iron3.2 mg(21 %)
Iodine24 μg(12 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids21.4 g
Uric acid27 mg
Cholesterol24 mg
Complete sugar8 g

Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
2 ozs Basil
4 ozs parsley
1 oz slivered almonds
1 oz Pine nuts
2 ozs grated Parmesan
2 peeled garlic cloves
½ organic lemon (juiced and zested)
7 ozs extra virgin olive oil
salt
freshly ground peppers
sugar
How healthy are the main ingredients?
olive oilParmesanparsleyPine nutsBasilgarlic clove

Preparation steps

1.

Remove the leaves from the basil and the parsley. Puree the herbs with the almonds, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and approximately 6 ounces of olive oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and sugar. 

2.

Portion the pesto into jar and cover with a little olive oil. Seal the jars tightly. The pesto will last in the refrigerator for 3 months. 

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