I think pesto is a wonderful sauce that you can use in many recipes such as pasta, pizza, and different salads. I made this sauce with fresh lemons and recommend this amazing combination to all of you.

Servings 4
Calories per serving 476 Cals
Prepare Time 10 min
Cook Time 0 min
Total Time 10 min

Ingredients

500 grams fresh basil
150 grams parmesan cheese
0.25 cups olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
108 grams walnuts
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves raw garlic

Instructions:

1

Prepare the ingredients for the pesto sauce. Drain the basil leaves after washing them.

2

Put the basil leaves in a food processor or a mixer. After a few seconds add the parmesan cheese and mix them.

3

Add the walnuts and garlic to the basils and mix them until they are combined well.

4

Now add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper and mix them at high speed to combine them perfectly.

5

Add the olive oil to the sauce and mix them with a small spoon.

6

The lemon pesto sauce is ready. You can use this sauce in different salads, pasta, sandwiches, and pizza.

Cook Detail

Servings 4
Calories per serving 476 Cals
Prepare Time 10 min
Cook Time 0 min
Total Time 10 min

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Tips and tricks

  • You can keep your pesto sauce in a lidded dish in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Background & History

I preferer making a small amount of this sauce in a classic way by smashing the ingredients, but when I am in hurry I make it with the food processor that is also a good way to prepare this delicious sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 476 Cals
Calcium, Ca 699.01 mg
Carbohydrate 9.33 g
Cholesterol 25.5 mg
Fat 41.63 g
Fiber 4.01 g
Folate 114.26 ug
Iron, Fe 5.25 mg
Magnesium, Mg 140.72 mg
Niacin 1.56 mg
Protein 21.66 g
Sodium, Na 1394.36 mg
Sugars 1.4 g
Thiamin 0.14 mg
Vitamin A 6602.5 iu
Vitamin B6 0.39 mg
Vitamin C 23.55 mg