Pesto Sauce
Pesto is a delicious way to give veggies, meats, and grains a little pep. Making a nicely balanced, nutritious version can feel challenging when you consider the amount of cheese and salt that goes into many pestos. This recipe gets you there: all the flavor with the nutrients you need.
Nutrition
Calories: 51.8 kcalCarbohydrates: 0.9 gProtein: 0.9 gFat: 5.2 gSaturated Fat: 0.8 gCholesterol: 1.1 mgSodium: 23 mgPotassium: 34.5 mgFiber: 0.2 gSugar: 0.1 gCalcium: 22.1 mgIron: 0.3 mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Combine all the ingredients except the oil in the food processor or blender. Process until almost smooth.
- 2. Pour the oil through the feed tube with the processor or blender running at the slowest speed and process until blended.