Basil Pesto

Categories: Dips, Dressings, Spreads, Snacks

         

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Recipe Information

Serving Size

1 T

Yield

Makes 12 servings

Nutrition Information

One serving is 70 calories, 7 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, and 1 g protein

Key

c = cup, T = tablespoon, t = teaspoon, lb = pound, oz = ounce, fl oz = fluid ounce, pkg = package

Ingredients

  • ⅛ t Salt
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • ¼ c Pine nuts
  • 3 c Basil, fresh
  • ¼ c Olive oil
  • ¼ c Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Using a food processor MIX garlic, pine nuts, basil salt and 1 tablespoon of oil.
  2. PULSE until ingredients are finely chopped.
  3. With machine running, slowly ADD remaining oil.
  4. ADD parmesan cheese and PULSE to combine.
  5. SERVE with toasted french bread, on top of tomatoes, or with pasta.

Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services

Get Fresh! is an initiative of the Chickasaw Nation. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. For more information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the FDP Grocery Stores, visit www.GetFreshCooking.com.