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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Basic Basil Pesto
- makes approximately 2 1/2 cups, prep 5 min
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2-1 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 94g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 345 | |
| Calories from Fat 317 | 92% |
| Total Fat 35.95g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 5.7g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.12g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium 151mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 3.08g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.37g | 1% |
| Protein 4.29g | 7% |
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