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Macadamia Pesto





Yields
Makes about 1/2 cup

 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 3 tablespoons olive oil
 1/4 cup salted, roasted macadamia nuts
 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
 1 1/2 cups lightly packed rinsed and drained fresh basil leaves
Step 1
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In a blender or food processor, whirl 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 cup salted, roasted macadamia nuts until coarsely ground. Add 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 cups lightly packed rinsed and drained fresh basil leaves. Whirl until smooth, scraping container sides as needed. Add salt to taste. If making sauce up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.

Step 2
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Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories90
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g12%

Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 1.5mg1%
Sodium 54mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 1.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.