Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Freezing basil pesto is a great way to preserve fresh basil for use all year 🌱

INGREDIENTS – Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

2 ounces (about 6 cups) basil leaves

1/4 cup pine nuts, or walnuts

1/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano

1 garlic clove

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS – Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Pulse the first 5 ingredients in a food processor. 

With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow stream through the opening until the pesto looks just right. 

Pesto is best eaten right away. If you want to store it in the fridge for a day or two, put it in a small jar and cover with olive oil. Pesto freezes beautifuly for longer storage. 

Consider freezing in an ice cube container. The cubes are a perfect size for adding to pasta sauces and soups. Just plop one in still frozen.

NUTRITIONAL INFO – Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Serves 12, about 1 Tablespoon per serving

Calories 96
Total Fat 10.5g
Saturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 1mg
Sodium 107mg
Total Carbohydrate 0.5g
Dietary Fiber 0.3g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1.5g
Calcium 30mg
Potassium 29mg