Pesto
This pesto highlights the basil and pine nuts first and melds them together with just the right amount of freshly grated cheese and extra-virgin olive oil. Try it instead of red sauce on pizza or tossed with warm pasta.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 1995
Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Per Serving:
85.7 calories; protein 1.2g 2% DV; carbohydrates 1g; exchange other carbs; dietary fiber 0.3g 1% DV; sugars 0.2g; fat 8.8g 14% DV; saturated fat 1.2g 6% DV; cholesterol 1mg; vitamin a iu 420.8IU 8% DV; vitamin c 1.6mg 3% DV; folate 7mcg 2% DV; calcium 16mg 2% DV; iron 0.5mg 3% DV; magnesium 17.1mg 6% DV; potassium 54.1mg 2% DV; sodium 237.9mg 10% DV; thiaminmg 2% DV.
Exchanges:
2 fat
