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.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time:

Total Time: 10 mins

8 Servings

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

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Instructions

Combine all the ingredients except the oil in the food processor or blender. Process until almost smooth.
Pour the oil through the feed tube with the processor or blender running at the slowest speed and process until blended.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container

Serving size 13 g

Amount per serving

Calories 51

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.2g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.8g	5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1.1mg	0%
Sodium 23mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 22.1mg	2%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 34.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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