Quick Parsley Pesto - 1 pt; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber

Quick Parsley Pesto - 1 pt; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber

Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals) LowerCarbs Veggie WW
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
2 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/3 cup Italian parsley leaves -- packed (about 1/2 bunch)
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper

Turn on a food processor fitted with its steel blade. With the machine running, drop the garlic and nuts through the feed tube and process until finely chopped. Then stuff the parsley leaves through the feed tube and continue to process until finely chopped. Turn the machine off and scrape the ingredients down from the sides of the container. Turn the machine on again and slowly drizzle in the olive oil, then the vinegar. Transfer this mixture from the food processor to a small bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 1 cups (16 one-tablespoon servings). In this variation on the traditional pesto sauce, parsley substitutes for basil. It is excellent as a dressing for romaine lettuce and with grilled or poached [favorites].

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 46 Calories; 5g Fat (93.6% calories from fat); trace Protein; trace Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 1mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch) ; 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat.