Basil Pesto for Pizza Basil Pesto for Pizza

Author: Canadian Living

  • Portion size 250 servings
  • Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2009

Ingredients

Method

In small dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat, shaking pan often, until light golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to food processor and let cool.

Add basil, salt and pepper; finely chop together. With motor running, add oil in thin steady stream until pureed. Pulse in Parmesan cheese and garlic. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.)

Nutritional facts Per 1 tbsp (15 mL) : about

  • Sodium 84 mg
  • Protein 2 g
  • Calories 69.0
  • Total fat 7 g
  • Potassium 42 mg
  • Cholesterol 3 mg
  • Saturated fat 1 g
  • Total carbohydrate 1 g

%RDI

  • Iron 3.0
  • Folate 2.0
  • Calcium 4.0
  • Vitamin A 3.0
  • Vitamin C 2.0
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