This recipe is as versatile as can be when you use it as a spread, a sauce, or a garnish and it works equally well with fresh and dried basil. It takes the Chicken Pesto Sandwich to a new level that will make you a superstar in the kitchen.
| Balance Factor | -15 |
| Prep Time | 15 mins |
| Serving Size | 1 tbsp |
| Servings |
tbsp
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almonds or walnuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or 1 cup loosely shredded
- 2 tbsp dried basil or 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Blend nuts, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor until uniform (about 1 min.)
- Add Parmesan cheese and basil and pulse until combined well.
- Store in fridge in a sealed container up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Notes
This recipe makes 16 servings of 1 tablespoon each or 1 cup in total. Each tablespoon has 110 cals with a BF -15.
Nutrition Facts
Pesto, Please!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
17%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 261mg
11%
Potassium 32mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 4g
8%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
1%
Calcium
11%
Iron
2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
