Basil and Lemon Balm Pesto
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 16
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 60.9
- Total Fat: 6.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 8.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Basil and Lemon Balm Pesto calories by ingredient
Introduction
Nut free, vegan, soy free and gluten free - this garlicky basil-lemon balm pesto has it all! Nut free, vegan, soy free and gluten free - this garlicky basil-lemon balm pesto has it all!Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
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2 cups packed lemon balm leaves
2 cups packed basil leaves
5 cloves garlic
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 tbsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup canola oil
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Tips
No lemon balm? Use all basil and add the zest of 1/2 lemon.
Directions
Combine the herbs, garlic, seeds, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse to finely chop.
With the motor running, stream in the canola oil, EVOO and lemon juice until a relatively smooth paste is formed.
Transfer to a jar (or ice cube mould for freezing) and store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Serving Size: Makes ~1 cup, 16 (1 tbsp) servings
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
With the motor running, stream in the canola oil, EVOO and lemon juice until a relatively smooth paste is formed.
Transfer to a jar (or ice cube mould for freezing) and store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
Serving Size: Makes ~1 cup, 16 (1 tbsp) servings
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.