Hoemade Basil Pesto
This homemade basil pesto is packed full of flavor and the perfect way to add freshness to pasta, pizza, sandwiches, chicken or shrimp.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 tomato, extra ripe
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
Notes
- Recipe makes: 1 cup of Pesto
- Serving Size: 2 Tbsp; Serving per Recipe: 8
- Nutrition Facts Per Serving:60 calories, 4 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 2 grams protein, 5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 95 mg sodium, 6% Daily Iron, 4% Daily Calcium, 2% Daily Potassium
- Meal Planning Servings: 0 CHO; 0 PRO; 1 FAT