The Daily Meal Simple Pesto Recipe

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 2g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Simple Pesto Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 2g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Daily Meal Simple Pesto Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 38 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 129
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 8mg
Sodium: 171mg
Total Carbohydrates: 2g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 163mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 75mg Vitamin A: 47mcg
Vitamin C: 3mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup nuts, such as walnuts, pine nuts, or sunflower kernels
  • 2 Cups packed chopped raw herbs/greens, such as basil, kale, or parsley
  • 1/2 Cup grated hard cheese, such as Parmesan or Romano
  • 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon water (optional)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)