Easy Pesto

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Brief

Prep 2 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 12 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Easy Pesto

Ingredients

¼ cup almonds

3 cloves garlic

1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves

½ cup olive oil

1 pinch ground nutmeg

salt and pepper to taste

Tomato-Cream Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Step 2

In a food processor combine toasted almonds garlic basil olive oil nutmeg salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

Nutritional Information

Easy Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 198.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.7g 3%

Carbohydrates: 2g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 21.1g 33%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 555.4IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.4mg 4%

Folate: 9mcg 2%

Calcium: 36.7mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 23.7mg 9%

Potassium: 80.9mg 2%

Sodium: 388.7mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 190.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.