Fresh Basil Paste Recipe

Name: Fresh Basil Paste
Ingredients: 4 c. Fresh basil leaves - (packed) (abt 8 ounce weighed with stems on); 4 x Garlic cloves - (to 5) peeled, coarsely minced; 1/3 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp. Minced pine nuts; 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese - (to 3 tbspns)

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Servings: 1

Ingredients

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4 c. Fresh basil leaves - (packed) (abt 8 ounce weighed with stems on)
4 x Garlic cloves - (to 5) peeled, coarsely minced
1/3 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. Minced pine nuts
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese - (to 3 tbspns)

Directions

Rinse the basil well and pat dry. In a food processor, puree basil with garlic till coarsely minced. While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process till finely pureed. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
USES: Grill or possibly broil some sword fish and spread each portion with a tablespoonful or possibly so of basil puree. Spoon a tablespoonful or possibly so into each portion of canned vegetable soup.

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Amount Per Recipe	%DV
Recipe Size 94g
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 103	64%
Total Fat 12.19g	15%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	10%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 157mg	7%
Potassium 313mg	9%
Total Carbs 7.19g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	6%
Sugars 0.85g	1%
Protein 8.22g	13%

Fresh Basil Paste Recipe

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