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Homemade Pesto with Pecans | Low Carb

This recipe for homemade pesto is so easy to make and tastes so much better than the jarred stuff you will find at the grocery.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Sabra - This Mom's Menu

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Packed
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ⅓ cup Pecans
  • ½ cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Peeled
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse until everything is smooth, occasionally stopping to scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. 
  • Enjoy immediately, store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 33mg | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 0.3mg