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Basil Pesto

Serves 4 $1.58 est. / serving

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Estimated ingredient cost$6.31For the whole recipe · ingredients used
Basil Pesto
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  1. 01

    Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add basil, cheese, and lemon juice; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended. Spoon into a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; store in refrigerator.

  2. 02

    Yield: 1 cup

  3. 03

    (serving size: 1 tablespoon).

  4. 04

    NOTES :NOTE: When served with pasta, the %%CFF fall under 30%%.

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Foodista / Common Pile

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Fresh Pesto — Foodista

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