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Homemade Pesto Sauce: Nut Free

Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 99kcal
Author Brenda Bennett

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cup basil leaves loosely packed
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Optional: if no nut allergies, 4 tablespoons pine nuts

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, salt, pepper (add pine nuts if using) until chopped.
  • Add in half the olive oil and cheese and pulse to blend, add in the rest and continue to pulse until combined.
  • Makes 1 cup.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Notes

Weight Watchers PointsPlus:3*

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.1mg