Whole30® Homemade Pesto
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil, loosely packed
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 large garlic clove
- ¼ cup pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
- In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, pecans, and salt.
- Slowly pour in olive oil and water (while blending) until everything is well incorporated and smooth.
- To prevent browning, cover exposed top with plastic wrap or olive oil. Leftovers freeze well.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 140 (140 from fat) |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Saturated fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 190mg |
| Carbohydrate | 2g (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar) |
| Protein | 1g |
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