Macadamia Nut Basil Pesto

Macadamia Nut Basil Pesto

Servings: 12

1/3 cup Macadamia nuts (raw or roasted)

1 cups fresh basil

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

1.         Place macadamia nuts into a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until they are broken up into smaller pieces.

2.         Add the remaining ingredients to the blender.

3.         Pulse, scraping sides occasionally with a spatula, until the desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition: 127 calories; 12g fat; 8mg cholesterol; 226 mg sodium; 37mg potassium; 1g carb; 0g fiber; 0g sugar; 5g protein