Basil and Macadamia Nut Pesto
- 5 cups sweet basil leaves, well packed
- 1/2 cup whole macadamia nuts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Basil and Macadamia Nut Pesto
Featured in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin on September 5, 2007.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Place basil, nuts, garlic, and cheese in the bowl of a food processor, process until leaves and nuts are finely chopped.
- With the machine running, add olive oil in a slow steady stream.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Makes 3 1/2 cups.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per 1 Tablespoon serving (not including salt to taste):
50 calories, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 0 g protein
