Basil Pesto Bread
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 424
- Total Fat
- 30
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 29
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 12
- Cholesterol
- 8
- Sodium
- 473
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 5 min
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 baguette
Directions
- For the pesto, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste. Slice the baguette lengthwise horizontally. Spread the pesto over the cut sides of the baguette and toast in the oven until crispy and golden.