Homemade Pesto
Pesto is notoriously high in calories, but this homemade pesto recipe is less calories and just as flavoursome as it's shop bought counterpart!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 85
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Yields8 ServingsCategoryDinner
30 g pine nuts
60 g fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves - minced
85 ml olive oil
0.50 tsp salt
0.50 tsp black pepper
1
For the homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a large pan over a medium heat. They should turn a light golden colour.
2
Once toasted, add all the ingredients (bar the olive oil) to a blender and blitz until the smooth.
Continue to blend as you add the olive oil until you get the consistency you like.
I like it slightly thicker than the average pesto.
3
Simply toss your cooked pasta with the pesto and enjoy!
I love having mine with grilled chicken/pork, mushrooms and tomatoes! Full of protein and flavour!
Ingredients
30 g pine nuts
60 g fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves - minced
85 ml olive oil
0.50 tsp salt
0.50 tsp black pepper
Directions
1
For the homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a large pan over a medium heat. They should turn a light golden colour.
2
Once toasted, add all the ingredients (bar the olive oil) to a blender and blitz until the smooth.
Continue to blend as you add the olive oil until you get the consistency you like.
I like it slightly thicker than the average pesto.
3
Simply toss your cooked pasta with the pesto and enjoy!
I love having mine with grilled chicken/pork, mushrooms and tomatoes! Full of protein and flavour!