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Basil Pesto
 A lighter version of your basic pesto.
Origin: From the Kitchen of LindySez
Ingredients:

2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
3 large garlic cloves, peeled
2 3/4 cups loosely packed basil leaves; washed and well dried
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoon COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil


Preparation:

With the motor running; drop the pine nuts and garlic through the food chute of a food processor; process until minced, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.  Stop the machine; add the basil, cheese and lemon juice; process until finely minced; using on/off pulses.  With the motor on, slowly pour the olive oil through the food chute and process until well blended.  Makes about 1/2 cup.
Per Serving: 132 Calories; 13g Fat (2g Sat, 8g Mono, 2g Poly); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 48mg Sodium.  Food Exchanges: 0 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Fat.