Pesto
Pesto is delicious just tossed with hot cooked pasta and some chopped fresh tomatoes. It is also a great topping for grilled or broiled chicken or fish. Mix it with some sour cream for an appetizer dip, and use it as a sandwich spread when you make ham sandwiches.
Difficulty: Easy
Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2–3 Tbsp. water
Directions
- Combine fresh basil, garlic, dried basil leaves, and pine nuts in food processor. Process until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, add the olive oil in a fine stream. Add lemon juice, then enough water to make a smooth paste. Freeze this mixture in 2-tablespoon amounts.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Total Fat | 42g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 3g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2–3 Tbsp. water
Directions
- Combine fresh basil, garlic, dried basil leaves, and pine nuts in food processor. Process until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, add the olive oil in a fine stream. Add lemon juice, then enough water to make a smooth paste. Freeze this mixture in 2-tablespoon amounts.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 390 |
| Total Fat | 42g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 1g |
| Protein | 3g |