Basil Pesto
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups fresh lightly packed basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 Tbs. white miso
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Preparation
In food processor, combine basil and garlic and process until finely chopped. Add pine nuts, miso, Parmesan if using and salt to taste and process until pureed.
With machine running, gradually add oil through feed tube until mixture forms a paste.
Use right away or store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 35
- Carbohydrate Content 1 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 4 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 69 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g