BASIL PARMESAN PESTO

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Create on crackers, baquettes or mixed in with pasta and chopped tomatos. Freeze leftovers in an ice cube tray so you can use as a mix-in any time.

Provided by VegGirl

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil (may need an extra tbsp or two to get it to your preferred consistency)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the Basil, Pinenuts & Garlic.
  • Add Olive Oil in a stream til mixed.
  • Add Cheese, salt & pepper then pulse till mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 96.9, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 3.9

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