SPIRULINA PESTO

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This pesto is quick to prepare and is an easy way to add the nutritional benefits of spirulina to a meal.

Provided by Phil Benusa

Time 11m

Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/3 cup pine nuts, roasted
4 cups fresh basil, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh spirulina, paste
1 teaspoon salt (or add to taste)
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

Roast the pine nuts in a nonstick pan and set aside.
In a food processor add all the ingredients and puree until you have a thick paste. The pesto is ready to eat once intended consistency is achieved.
If freezing: Add all the ingredients to the blender except the Parmesan and puree until you have a thick paste. Freeze in a freezer bag. Before serving thaw pesto, return paste to blender, add the Parmesan and blend until all ingredients are combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1926.9, Fat 203.4, SaturatedFat 30.4, Cholesterol 29.3, Sodium 2846.7, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 24.8