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Fresh Pesto ~ Less Fat Recipe   

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pesto
Author: Mary Krick

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 bunches of fresh basil leaves about 2 cups and I pack it in
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat and toss while cooking. The pine nuts should get a nice toasted color, in 3-5 minutes.
  • Put all ingredients in a food processor and process until nice and smooth. Shake in some salt and pepper.
  • That's it...dish up!
  • Freeze leftovers for pizza and sandwiches.