Pesto - Home Made Basil Pesto (1T)

  • Minutes to Prepare:
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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
3 Cups lightly packed Basil leaves4 tsp Garlic (minced).5 lemon yields Lemon Juice (+ 1 tsp lemon zest)1 tsp Garlic powder 1/3 cup tsp Grated Parmesan Cheese 1/3 cup Pine Nuts 10 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (optional, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper)
Directions
In a food processor pulse all ingredients MINUS the oil.
Once chopped coresely, slowly pour in the oil as you blend - emulsifying the oil with the mix. Adjust garlic, pepper, and other seasoning to your taste.

Serving Size: Makes 16 1T servings

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 108.0
  • Total Fat: 11.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.5 mg
  • Sodium: 38.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g

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