Atkins Basil Pesto
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves, fresh, tightly packed
- 1⁄3 cup pine nuts
- 1⁄3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil
directions
- Combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped.
- Add oil in a slow and steady stream with machine running; process until fairly smooth but not pureed.
- Serve right away, or refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to one month.
- Mix pesto with mayo or cream cheese for a quick dip or thick sauce to spoon over fish, chicken, beef, or steamed veggies. It's also atop slices of tomato and mozzarella.
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