Lunch Lessons

Basil Pesto

Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients
1/2 pound fresh basil, chiffonade
1/4 Cup + 2 tbl pine nuts, toasted and cooled
1/2 clove garlic, sliced
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 Cup + 2 tbl parmesan cheese, grated
Nutrition Facts
Total Calories 66
Calories from Fat 64
Total Fat 7g
Saturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol

1mg
Sodium 21mg
Carbohydrates 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 1g
  1. Put basil, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fairly smooth.
  2. Pour 3/4 of the olive oil into running food processor in a steady stream until the mixture is thick but liquid.
  3. Add grated parmesan and continue to process. Adjust to desired consistency with the remaining oil. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary. Use immediately or cover with a thin layer of olive oil and store in the refrigerator.

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