Gina's Sicilian Pesto - 4 pts, Carbs 3g, Fiber 2g

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Gina's Sicilian Pesto - 4 pts, Carbs 3g, Fiber 2g

 

Recipe By :Gina Gallo

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Condiment Low Calorie (Less than 300)

Low Carb Quick

Veggie WW

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 c fresh basil leaves -- tightly packed

2 c fresh mint leaves -- tightly packed

5 cloves garlic -- coarsely chopped (about 2 T)

1/4 c pine nuts -- toasted and cooled

1/4 c walnuts -- toasted and cooled

1/2 c extra virgin olive oil

1/2 t salt

1 t red pepper flakes -- (optional)

1/2 c grated pecorino -- asiago or parmesan cheese (cotija and

anejo will also work, as will ricotta salata)

 

Combine the garlic, basil and mint in the bowl of a blender, add the olive oil

on top, and then the nuts, salt and red pepper flakes (if using); blend until

smooth, stopping the blender often and using a spoon to force the leaves into

the blender blades. To facilitate blending, it may be necessary to add up to ¼ c

cold water (1 T at a time). After the pesto is completely smooth, add the

cheese, forcing it into the pesto, and pulsing the blender until the cheese is

incorporated. Use about 1 T of pesto per serving of pasta (1/4 lb pasta prior to

cooking); use a bit of the cooking water to loosen the pesto in the bowl prior

to adding the cooked pasta, and grate some additional cheese on the pasta prior

to serving.

 

This recipe will yield about 8-12 portions, and it can be easily frozen for up

to a year.

 

This recipe was adapted from an old family recipe presented by Gina Gallo. I

have experimented with various proportions and ingredients, and especially enjoy

the following version due to its higher proportion of mint than the original

recipe. Note that I haven't specified a particular type of mint, as

experimenting with different varieties will yield different flavors! This recipe

requires a blender, although it can be made in a food processor or mortar and

pestle.

 

Description:

" 4 pts "

Cuisine:

" Italian "

Source:

" Simple! Sensible! Sensational! by Bret S. Beall "

S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):

" 07.01.08 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 163 Calories; 16g Fat (83.2% calories

from fat); 4g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 187mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 3 Fat.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1034