Basil Pesto

A simple pesto recipe that is made in just a few minutes in your Food Processor.

Ingredients

• 8 cups (180 g) fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
• 8 garlic cloves
• 1 cup (160 g) parmesan cheese [or soy parmesan], cubed
• ½ cup (70 g) pine nuts, toasted
• 1 cups (360 ml) extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Notes

This basil will not oxidize quickly due to the lack of acidity and the olive oil. Our vegan parmesan cheese recipe is a great substitution to create a non-dairy version.

Nutrition

1 serving (32g)

• Calories: 180

• Total Fat: 18g

• Total Carbohydrate: 2g

  • Dietary Fiber: 0.23g
  • Sugars: 1.17g

• Protein: 3g

• Cholesterol: 5mg

• Sodium: 120mg