Perfect Pesto

Description

Everything tastes better with pesto. Adventurous types, feel free to switch up your herbs, nuts, or cheeses. Keeping it low carb? This pesto only contains 2 grams per serving! Add it to grilled seafood, chicken, or even scrambled eggs for a hit of savory goodness.

Ingredients

3 Cups Basil – packed
2 Cups Parmesan Cheese – grated
1 1/2 Cups Pine nuts, dried
8 Garlic, clove
1 1/4 Cups Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper, ground

Directions

1 Add ingredients to the pitcher in the order listed, cover with the pitcher lid, and PULSE 3-5 times to combine.

2 Increase speed to MEDIUM until ingredients are evenly blended. If you find ingredients are not blending evenly, insert the tamper through the hole in the pitcher lid and stir to redistribute the mixture.

Nutritional Information

Recipe: Perfect Pesto

Serving in this recipe: 20

Calories: 236.7    
Total Fat: 23.7 g    36.5%
Saturated Fat: 4 g    19.8%
Cholesterol: 8.6 mg    2.9%
Sodium: 240.2 mg    10%
Total Carbs: 3.2 g    1.1%
Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g    1.9%
Sugar: 0.4 g    
Protein: 4.4 g    8.8%
Vitamin A: 2.4%    Vitamin C: 1.8%
Calcium: 9.6%    Iron: 4.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.