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Basil Pesto Bread

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)13.002
Energy (kCal)1264.7975
Carbohydrates (g)14.3981
Total fats (g)132.1049
  • Cuisine

    European >> Italian >> Italian

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 5 minutes, Preparation Time - 25 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In a blender or food processor, puree the basil leaves, olive oil and garlic. Mix in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. Continue processing until desired consistency is reached. | 2. Preheat the broiler. | 3. Slice Italian bread to desired thickness. Spread a layer of pesto on each slice. Top with roma (plum) tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. | 4. Place topped bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    basil leaf 3 cups - - - -
    olive oil 1/2 cup 954.72 0.0 0.0 108.0
    garlic 2 cloves peeled 8.94 1.9836 0.3816 0.03
    pine nut 1/4 cup toasted 227.1375 4.4145 4.6204 23.0749
    parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated 74.0 8.0 8.0 1.0
    italian bread 1 loaf - - - -
    rom tomato 3 sliced - - - -
    mozzarella cheese 1 package sliced - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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