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Perfect Pesto Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this Perfect Pesto Recipe! Blend together pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, Montego cheese, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil to create a flavorful and versatile sauce. Whether tossed with pasta, drizzled over grilled vegetables, or spread on sandwiches, this homemade pesto adds a burst of deliciousness to any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

Let's gather the ingredients!
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup Montego cheese grated, can be substituted with Parmesan, Gruyere, or Pecorino
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil you can adjust to achieve your desired consistency
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

Instructions
 

Let's Begin!
  1. In no particular order, throw all of these ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 832kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gMonounsaturated Fat: 46gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 174mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 798IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 334mgIron: 3mg

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