In a food processor or blender, combine basil, pine nuts, and lemon juice. With motor running, drizzle in olive oil.
Recipe
Appetizer
Italian Pesto
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Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Traditional Italian pesto has never been so easy and delicious! Pro tip: Use it as a dipper for fresh veggies, pita bread, or pasta.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 8
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 2 c. fresh basil leaves, packed | ||
| ⅓ c. Hy-Vee pine nuts, toasted | ||
| 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice | ||
| ½ c. Gustare Vita garlic olive oil | ||
| Hy-Vee salt | ||
| Hy-Vee ground black pepper | ||
| ½ c. Hy-Vee Select Parmesan and Romano shredded cheese |
Things To Grab
- Food processor or blender
- Large bowl
Directions
Transfer pesto to a large bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan and Romano shredded cheese.
Nutrition facts
Servings
190 Calories per serving
2 tablespoons
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 2%
Recipe Source:
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen