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Keto pesto sauce
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5 from 3 votes

Breathtaking Keto Pesto Sauce

Pesto is a versatile sauce that fantastically pairs with many dishes. A truly aromatic, breathtaking taste to simply enjoy even on grilled meat or fish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Keto Pesto Sauce, Pesto Recipe, pesto sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Annie

Equipment

  • hand blender

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cups Basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp sea salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Add ½ cup of pine nuts, 4 cups of fresh basil leaves, ½ cup of Pecorino cheese, ½ cup parmesan cheese, 2-3 cloves of garlic, 1-2 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp sea salt, and 1 tsp pepper in a hand blender. 
  • Blend all ingredients and slowly drizzle olive oil until you obtain a smooth consistency. Pesto sauce is ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1416IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 2mg