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Light Pesto Sauce
Total Time
5 mins
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of nuts, I’ve used walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts- all have worked well
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. In a food processor or blender, blend everything except salt and pepper. After having a smooth mix, add salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes

The sauce can be stored for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for up to 6 months.