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Basil Pesto
4.87
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This fresh basil pesto is made with basil, garlic and Parmesan. Leaving out the pine nuts and reducing the olive oil makes it lighter!
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
0
minutes
mins
Total Time:
5
minutes
mins
Yield:
5
servings
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
1
cup
basil
1
clove
garlic
1/4
cup
grated parmesan
1/4
teaspoon
kosher salt
( and black pepper to taste)
2 1/2
tablespoons
olive oil
Instructions
In a food processor pulse basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper until smooth.
Slowly add the olive oil while pulsing.
Store in a sealed container and refrigerate until ready to use or you can freeze this in ziplocks bags to use at a later date.
Notes
Multiply this up for more servings.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Tbsp
,
Calories:
86
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
1
g
,
Protein:
2.5
g
,
Fat:
8.5
g
,
Sodium:
94
mg
,
Fiber:
0.5
g
- WW Points:
3