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Mint Pesto
From EatingWell: August/September 2005, The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006)
Since pesto is a “raw” sauce, the flavor of the olive oil is crucial to its success. Use the best first-cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil you can comfortably afford.
About 1 cup
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Nutrition Profile
Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |
View Our Nutrition Guidelines »Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 large clove garlic, quartered
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Place basil, mint, almonds, oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic and salt in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency.
Tips & Notes
- To toast sliced almonds Cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition
Per 2-tablespoon serving: 70 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 74 mg sodium; 86 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 1 1/2 fat
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