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Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto Recipe

Elevate your culinary game with this fragrant Basil and Roasted Garlic Pesto! Perfect for bruschetta, pasta, or as a vibrant topping for grilled chicken or vegetables. The slow-roasted garlic adds a depth of flavor unlike any other pesto. Easy to make and bursting with fresh basil flavor!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 150.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto

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How to Make Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the top third off of one head of garlic.
  3. Peel away the papery skin to expose the garlic cloves.
  4. Place the garlic head in a small oven-safe dish.
  5. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of olive oil over the exposed garlic cloves.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 70 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  8. Once cool, squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins into a small bowl. Set aside.
  9. In a food processor or blender, combine 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves.
  10. Add 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, the roasted garlic, 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of basil.
  11. Add the other 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  12. Transfer the pesto to a bowl.
  13. Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and the juice of 1/2 a lemon.
  14. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

11g

Carbs

1g

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