Green Pesto

Serves

Makes 8.1 fl oz (240ml)

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Ingredients

1.75 oz (50 g) fresh chives
0.9 oz (25 g) fresh basil
1.25 oz (35 g) pine nuts
1 oz (30 g) Parmesan cheese, grated (or sub nutritional yeast)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

178

Fats

18 g

Protein

2 g

Carbs

2 g

Instructions

  • Add chives, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and ¾ teaspoon salt to food processor or blender. Pulse until finely chopped, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Slowly drizzle in 4 oz (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil until fully incorporated.
  • Blend until pesto reaches desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
  • Use immediately, or transfer to airtight container and refrigerate until needed.