Atkins basil pesto (recipe)

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Atkins basil pesto (recipe)
NameAtkins basil pesto
IngredientsFresh basil leaves Pine nuts Parmesan cheese Garlic clove Salt Extra virgin olive oil
Cooktime (in hours)0.166666667
Preptime (in hours)0.166666667
Totaltime (in hours)0.333333334
Keto friendlinessKeto friendly
Calories278.9
Fat28.2
Protein5.8
Carbohydrate2.9
Fiber0.9
Net carbohydrates2
Sugar0.6
Saturated fat4.5
Cholesterol (mg)7.3
Sodium420
Servings4
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Atkins basil pesto (recipe) is a keto friendly food item with net carbohydrates of about 2-3 per serving.

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Atkins basil pesto (recipe)


  1. Combine basil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender; pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add oil in a slow and steady stream with machine running; process until fairly smooth but not pureed.
  3. Serve right away, or refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to one month.
  4. Mix pesto with mayo or cream cheese for a quick dip or thick sauce to spoon over fish, chicken, beef, or steamed veggies. It's also atop slices of tomato and mozzarella
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