Basil pesto
Serves - 2
Making your own pesto with garlic, basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil is really simple. Perfect with courgetti, as a dressing on salads or sauce with lamb or chicken dishes.
Garlic is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and can improve cardiovascular health. Basil also contains anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds as well as magnesium, which can help to improve blood flow. Olive oil fights inflammation and helps protect your blood cholesterol from oxidation.
Nutrition per serving
Fat: 37 g
Carbs: 5 g / Fibre: 1 g (Net Carbs: 4 g)
Protein: 8 g
Ingredients
50 g basil
3 garlic cloves
30 g pine nuts
50ml olive oil
Method
Blend basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor.
Add olive oil and blend to a paste.