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Garden Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
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Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 1
Basil leaves darken quickly after washing, so rinse them lightly and dry just before using.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
1. Chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil. Blend in the cheese, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.
2. Per 1/4 cup: 200 calories, 4g carbohydrates, 4g protein, 19g fat, no cholesterol. Nutritional analysis provided by New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
By RecipeOfHealth.com