Lighter Calorie Pesto

All the pesto punch without the pesto pounds? It's a work in progress...

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 1/4 cup servings

Ingredients

• 4  cups basil
• 5  garlic cloves
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄8 cup olive oil
• 1⁄8 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet. Stir often to prevent burning.
2. Place all ingredients in a food processor and chop until smooth. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time if it gets too thick to continue blending.