Windowsill Herb Pesto

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Windowsill Herb Pesto

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A bright, versatile sauce you can make from your home-grown herbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 627
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (or mix parsley, mint, or spinach)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp Pine nuts (sunflower or pumpkin work well)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

 Food Processor

Method
 

  1. Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Adjust with more oil or lemon to taste.
  3. Store in a jar up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 4gFat: 68gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 274mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2538IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Health Benefit: Full of healthy fats, vitamin K, and antioxidants. Grow Tip: Basil grows fast indoors with sunlight and regular trimming.

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