Herb Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
14%
Herb Pesto
10 min.
10
75kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with a burst of fresh flavor? Look no further than this delightful Herb Pesto! Perfectly gluten-free and ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant condiment is a must-have for any kitchen. Whether you're looking to enhance your pasta dishes, spread it on sandwiches, or use it as a dip for fresh vegetables, this pesto is versatile enough to complement a variety of meals.

Imagine the aromatic blend of fresh flat-leaf parsley, basil, and rosemary, harmoniously combined with the rich, nutty flavor of pine nuts and the sharpness of Parmesan cheese. Each ingredient is carefully selected to create a balanced and delicious sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing. With only 75 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while adding a nutritious boost to your meals.

This Herb Pesto not only brings a burst of flavor but also packs a nutritional punch, with a caloric breakdown that highlights its healthy fats and protein content. It's an excellent way to incorporate more greens into your diet without sacrificing taste. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your food processor, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this quick and easy recipe that celebrates the vibrant flavors of fresh herbs!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh loosely packed
  • 0.5 cup basil leaves fresh loosely packed
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh
  •  to 2 garlic cloves 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • 0.7 cup olive oil 
  • tablespoons oregano leaves fresh
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup pinenuts 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water cold

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories75kcal
Protein11.27%
Fat77.04%
Carbs11.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.9
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.3721739876529%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
6.48mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
0.45mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:74.52kcal
3.73%
Fat:6.68g
10.28%
Saturated Fat:1.37g
8.54%
Carbohydrates:2.28g
0.76%
Net Carbohydrates:1.55g
0.56%
Sugar:0.24g
0.26%
Cholesterol:4.35mg
1.45%
Sodium:206.31mg
8.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.2g
4.4%
Vitamin K:64.2µg
61.15%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.5%
Vitamin A:383.77IU
7.68%
Calcium:68.96mg
6.9%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.49%
Vitamin C:4.97mg
6.03%
Phosphorus:55.87mg
5.59%
Iron:0.85mg
4.71%
Magnesium:15.77mg
3.94%
Zinc:0.51mg
3.41%
Copper:0.07mg
3.3%
Fiber:0.73g
2.93%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.68%
Folate:9.74µg
2.43%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.06%
Potassium:67.57mg
1.93%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.38%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.3%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.28%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.13%
Source:My Recipes