Basil Pesto

Family Child Care

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup
  • garlic minced 1/2 tsp
  • grated parmesan cheese fat free 2-1/4 tsp
  • kosher salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 1 tsp
  • olive oil 2 tbsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Thoroughly wash basil.
  • Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in refrigerator.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto - Family Child Care
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.81
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.96
g
6
%
Sodium
 
84
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.54
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.05
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.45
g
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Basil-Pesto-4.pdf
Age Group: Family Child Care
Serving Size: 4(1/2 oz)

A fresh and aromatic pesto, perfect for pasta or as a spread.

Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 002044 BASIL,FRESH 1 7/8 CUP, leaves, whole
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 2 3/8 tsp
  • 001185 PARMESAN CHS TOPPING,FAT FREE 1/4 cup + 2 1/8 tsp
  • 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1 1/8 tsp
  • 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 5/8 TSP (ground)
  • 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 3/4 cup + 1/2 Tbsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Thoroughly wash basil.
  • Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in refrigerator.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto - Child Care Centers - 25 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.81
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.96
g
6
%
Sodium
 
84
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.54
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.05
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.45
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
95.2
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
11.42
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.15
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Basil-Pesto-CACFP-25.pdf
Age Group: Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25

A fresh and aromatic pesto, perfect for pasta or as a spread.

Schools - 50 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 002044 BASIL,FRESH 3 1/8 ozs
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 1 Tbsp + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 001185 PARMESAN CHS TOPPING,FAT FREE 1/2 cup + 4 1/8 tsp
  • 799986 SALT, KOSHER 2 3/8 tsp
  • 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1 1/8 TSP (ground)
  • 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 1 1/2 cups + 1 Tbsp


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Thoroughly wash basil.
  • Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in refrigerator.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto -Schools - 50 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.81
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.96
g
6
%
Sodium
 
84
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.54
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.05
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.45
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
95.2
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
11.42
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.15
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Basil-Pesto-50.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 50

A fresh and aromatic pesto, perfect for pasta or as a spread.

Schools - 100 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • 002044 BASIL,FRESH 6 1/4 ozs
  • 799939 GARLIC,RAW 3 Tbsp + 3/8 tsp
  • 001185 PARMESAN CHS TOPPING,FAT FREE 1 1/8 cups + 1/2 Tbsp
  • 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1 Tbsp + 1 5/8 tsp
  • 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 2 3/8 TSP (ground)
  • 004053 OIL,OLIVE,SALAD OR COOKING 3 1/8 cups


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Thoroughly wash basil.
  • Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto - Schools - 100 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
64
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6.81
g
10
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.96
g
6
%
Sodium
 
84
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
0.54
g
0
%
Fiber
 
0.05
g
0
%
Protein
 
0.45
g
1
%
Vitamin A
 
95.2
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
11.42
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.15
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Basil-Pesto-100.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 100

A fresh and aromatic pesto, perfect for pasta or as a spread.