Italian Basil Pesto - Formula

3 steps

Updated at: Sun, 04 Aug 2024 15:15:51 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories356 kcal (18%)

Total Fat34.2 g (49%)

Carbs10 g (4%)

Sugars0.8 g (1%)

Protein6.5 g (13%)

Sodium851.8 mg (43%)

Fiber3.2 g (11%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

Roasted, or almond only butter

Instructions

Step 1

Weigh your basil and determine how much of the other ingredients based on the below ratio - b = Weigh of basil leaves o = b (oil weight = basil weight) n = 1/3b (nut weight = 1/3 basil weight) c = 1/3b (cheese weight = 1/3 basil weight)

Step 2

Add garlic & lemon to taste. Typically small clove garlic to 45g basil is a good amount. Roughly chop garlic and soak in lemon juice for 10min prior to combining with the pesto to make its taste less sharp. Add salt to taste.

Step 3

Use immediately. Save in refrigerator for 1-2 days covered with a thin layer of oil. Or freeze in vacuum bags or in jars covered with a thin layer of oil.