Pesto - Home Made Basil Pesto (1T)

Pesto - Home Made Basil Pesto (1T)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • 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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Introduction

fresh basil from the garden makes this delicious low carb pesto fresh basil from the garden makes this delicious low carb pesto
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    3 Cups lightly packed Basil leaves
    4 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)

Tips

taste as you go - you can always add more. I personally thought it was too lemony and not garlicky enough so I ended up adding more garlic - and a little no calorie sweetener to offset the sour.


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