Deliciously Detoxifying Pesto
2015-08-07 17:33:29
Serves 6
Pesto - perfect for veggie dip, spread for salads, sauce for pasta and veggie dishes!
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
4 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
266g
Servings
6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 780
Calories from Fat 725
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 82g
126%
Saturated Fat 11g
56%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 59g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 173mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 5g
21%
Sugars 4g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
80%
Vitamin C
140%
Calcium
11%
Iron
21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1 cup washed, loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh sorrel leaves, cilantro, or mint
- 2 sun dried tomatoes
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled
- juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ to ½ cup quality, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, as needed
- sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the basil, sorrel, sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor bowl; pulse and process the mixture until it is finely chopped. Slowly add extra virgin olive oil in a steady drizzle, starting with just 1/4 cup, as you pulse the processor on and off. Process until it becomes a smooth, light paste. Add enough olive oil to keep it moist and spreadable. Season with sea salt. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to saturate the flavors. If storing overnight, pour a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil over the top of the pesto to help keep it bright green.
- Note: additional dried tomatoes add a deeper, richer flavor, but you will lose the bright green color.
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