Recipe

Macadamia Nut Pesto

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

30 minutes

Servings: 

6

A deliciously rich and creamy pesto. Great on pasta, pizza, fresh bread, fish or steamed veggies.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
  • 1 cup unsalted macadamia nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive or macadamia oil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine basil, nuts, and garlic in a food processor, pulsing to form a coarse mix.
  2. Add cheese and salt and blend, slowly adding oil until pesto is smooth. Add more oil if needed.

Nutritional Information

265 calories, 27 g. fat, 3 mg. cholesterol, 54 mg. sodium, 5 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 4 g. protein