Lemon Basil Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 223.7
  • Total Fat: 20.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 9.9 mg
  • Sodium: 814.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 6.9 g

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Introduction

This is a delicious version of the standard pesto. The juice of 1 half lemon really made it tangy. This is a delicious version of the standard pesto. The juice of 1 half lemon really made it tangy.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/4 cup olive oil
    24 almonds
    1 tsp. sea salt
    1/2 lemon juice
    3 cloves raw garlic
    1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    2 cups basil leaves

Directions

Whirl 2 cups of basil leaves in the blender with other ingredients. Add some water if too dry,

Serving Size: Divide into 4 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VULPESMAMA.