Pesto, Please!

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.

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Pesto, Please!
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Course Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Balance Factor -15
Prep Time 15 mins
Serving Size 1 tbsp
Servings
tbsp
Ingredients
Course Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Balance Factor -15
Prep Time 15 mins
Serving Size 1 tbsp
Servings
tbsp
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Blend nuts, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor until uniform (about 1 min.)
  2. Add Parmesan cheese and basil and pulse until combined well.
  3. 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.

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