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Fresh Basil Pesto
Source: Enlitened Kosher Cooking by Nechama Cohen

A fresh basil sauce that is low in carbohydrates and makes a great dipping sauce.

Rating:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
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Nutrition Facts
Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69.8
Total Carbs 0.6 g
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g
Sugars 0.0 g
Total Fat 7.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Unsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Potassium 12.1 mg
Protein 0.1 g
Sodium 5.8 mg
Dietary Exchanges
7.2 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.0 Starch, 0.0 Lean Meat
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Note: One or more ingredients from this recipe are not included in the nutritional analysis above. Either the ingredient is missing from our database or is listed as "optional" in the recipe.
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Servings
Ingredients

0 1/4 cup  fresh basil
4 oz  pine nuts
2 each  medium garlic cloves
2 tbsp  olive oil
1 tbsp  cold water
1 pinch  salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Using a food processor, chop the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Add oil and mix until combined.
  2. While mixing, add water to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

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