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PE: 5* Classic Basil Pesto

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5* Classic Basil Pesto

Eatingwell.com
From EatingWell: July/August 2015
Reviews rated this recipe 5 Stars!
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Makes: 1 cup (16 Tbsp.)
Total time: 10 min.

Turn the bounty of summer basil into a delicious sauce with this easy pesto recipe. Try it stirred into a tomato or potato salad, or spread onto a sandwich in place of your favorite condiment.

Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves (about 5 ounces)
• 1/3 cup finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted (see Tip)
• 1 large clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:
1. Place basil, cheese, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, scraping down the sides once or twice. With the motor running, add oil and continue to process until well combined, scraping down the sides once or twice.


Tips :
• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze in an ice cube tray. Transfer frozen cubes to a sealable plastic bag. Defrost as needed.

• For the best flavor, toast nuts and seeds before using in a recipe. To toast small nuts, chopped nuts and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

One 1 T. serving equals: 65 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 0 g total sugars; 1 g protein; 0 g fiber; 101 mg sodium; 36 mg potassium. ++++ Exchanges: 1 fat