Basil Lemon Pesto (1/4 cup)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 189.2
  • Total Fat: 20.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 75.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Basil Lemon Pesto (1/4 cup) calories by ingredient



Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    3 c. basil, loosely packed

    ½ c. pinenuts, lightly toasted

    2 large cloves of garlic

    1/3-1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil (drizzle this in while you’re grinding)



    Add to mixture:

    Zest of one lemon

    Juice of ½ a lemon

    1/4 tsp. kosher salt


Directions

Grind basil, pinenuts, garlic and olive oil in food processor.

Add the zest of lemon, juice of lemon and salt.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GINGER.ELLIS.