Blue Cheese Pesto Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
- 2 x garlic cloves crushed
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Combine basil and garlic in a food processor or possibly blender. Mince together. Add in oil, blue cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Process till proportionately blended.
- If not using immediately, cover and chill. Let return to room temperature before using.
- This recipe yields 1 c..
- Comments: This untraditional pesto is pungent with garlic and sharp with blue cheese. Use it as you would traditional pesto on foods which will be complemented by a strongly flavored sauce.
- Yield: 1 c.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 253g | |
| Calories 1422 | |
| Calories from Fat 1252 | 88% |
| Total Fat 141.88g | 177% |
| Saturated Fat 36.18g | 145% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 1710mg | 71% |
| Potassium 325mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 5.95g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.91g | 1% |
| Protein 34.73g | 56% |
