Garlic and Basil Pesto

Name: Garlic and Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped fresh basil; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1/8 cup Brazil nuts; 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Minutes to Prepare: 15
Minutes to Cook: 5

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

3 cups chopped fresh basil1 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup pine nuts1/8 cup Brazil nuts2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese2 tablespoons minced garlic1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Directions

Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SDBRULET.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 242.7
Total Fat: 25.0 g
Cholesterol: 4.4 mg
Sodium: 106.0 mg
Total Carbs: 2.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.8 g

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