Pesto {Keto and Gluten-Free}

This simple keto-friendly pesto recipe is a great topper for chicken, fish and beef. Plus, it is also a delicious way to sneak fat into a meal when tossed with vegetables or low-carb noodles. With a 4.2:1 (fat/net carb + protein) ratio, it is a perfect nutrient-dense addition to either a protein or carbohydrate.

This recipe is:

• Keto-friendly
• Low-carb
• Gluten-free
• Grain-free
• Vegetarian

Ingredients you need:

• Fresh basil leaves
• Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Pine nuts
• Garlic

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano cheese, freshly grated
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a food processor, combine the basil with the pine nuts and pulse a few times. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
2. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
3. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Yield: 8