lemon pesto

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add lemon zest to an almond and basil pesto

 

 

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Lemon pesto

 

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Citrus Herbs

 

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/4 cup blanched almonds

or pine nuts

1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

2 large cloves garlic -- cut into pieces

3 cups torn fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup fruity olive oil

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste

 

1. Finely grind the almonds or pine nuts in a blender or small food processor.

2. Add the lemon zest and garlic. Blend well. Add basil leaves. Leave the motor

running and slowly pour oil into the nut mixture until well combined.

3. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice. Blend. Check seasoning. Add salt and

pepper.

 

Source:

" Lemon Lovers Cookbook by Peg Bailey (Longstreet Press) "

Yield:

" 1 cup "

 

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Per serving: 231 Calories (kcal); 18g Total Fat; (62% calories from fat); 6g

Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 72mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 3 1/2 Fat;

0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : This recipe will help your pesto stand out from the crowd. It works over

pasta or as a spread for focaccia before baking. Makes about 1 cup. Remember to

wash the lemon before grating it's peel.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 2130706543 802 0 87 5460 0 0 0

 

 

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