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Easy Peasy Pesto

Prep Time 5 minutes

A vibrant, speedy pesto that bursts with classic Italian flavor.

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The Shabbat meal and our two loaves of challah are the ultimate comfort food that transport us back in time to the desert when our food was a direct gift from God. And these foods also remind us that the blessings of the past are always truly present, with each bite offering a new opportunity for gratitude. Learn more about why we cover the challah on Shabbat here.

 

Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 11 frozen basil cubes
  • 7 frozen garlic cubes
  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions

Nutritional Facts

Nutrition Facts
Easy Peasy Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Sodium
 
292
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
63
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
32
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
7
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Instructions

  • With an immersion blender or a food processor, blend until smooth.
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Claudia
Claudia
1 month ago

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How to make a basil cube

rje
rje
1 month ago
Reply to  Claudia

I've seen them in the freezer section of supermarkets. Look there, or search online for "Dorot Gardens".

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