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Fresh Basil & Garlic Pesto

  • Yields: ½ Cup
  • Serves: 4
  • 740 mg of omega-3s per serving​

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. of Olive Your Heart®, garlic flavor
  • 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. of pine nuts (optional: toasted)
  • 1/4 tsp. of sea salt

Directions

​Optional: lightly toast pine nuts or walnuts in dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned and slight fragrance detected.
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Combine all of the ingredients in a blender, and puree to desired consistency.

​Optional: Add red pepper for garnish before serving
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