Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

No results in title/ingredients found. Press enter to perform an advanced search.

Low Carb Pesto Recipe

Name: Low Carb Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 10 servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Yield

servings

Ingredients

½ pine nuts (toasted)
4 cups fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove (roughly chopped)
1 Juice of 1 Lemon
¾ cup olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

2 tablespoon

Carbohydrates

Protein

Fat

Calories

229

Pesto is a versatile sauce that can enhance many meals, and making it at home is easier than you think. With fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and rich Parmesan cheese, this low-carb recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. At only 3 carbs per serving, it makes a great addition to a family dinner or as a quick meal-prep option. Drizzle it over grilled chicken or use it to elevate your favorite vegetables for a satisfying side dish.

Instructions

Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
Place the pine nuts, basil and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until chopped.
Add the oil and the parmesan and pulse the pesto three or four times.
Check the acidity – you may need to add more lemon juice. If it is too acidic, add more olive oil.
Pour into a bowl and season well with salt and pepper.

Find your next recipe