Pesto Sauce

Pesto sauce is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of ways to add delicious flavor. You can use it as a condiment on a sandwich, a pizza sauce, a dipping sauce, a marinade for meats, or toss it in prepared pasta.

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Meal Type: Sauces & Dressings

Food Category: Sauces / Dressings

Dietary Preference: Gluten Free, Low Carb, Vegetarian

Servings: Serving

Calories: 109kcal

Ingredients

1 ½ cups fresh basil bottom portion of stems removed
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
2 cloves garlic peeled
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup walnuts shelled
2 tbsp olive oil
⅓ cup vegetable broth amount may vary add slowly

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Instructions

Put all ingredients into a blender and pulse until somewhat smooth.

Notes

This makes 1 1/2 cups and can be stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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