Monday, August 11, 2008

PESTO! Who doesn't LOVE homemade pesto!

Oh and it's lowfat, low cal. Yay for pesto! I love, love, LOVE this recipe! My husband liked it too!

Pesto Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh basil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup vegan Parmesan
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. lime juice
3 Tbs. olive oil
¼ - 1/3 cup vegetable broth (as needed to reach desired consistancy)**NOTE: I used mushroom broth and it added a fabulous flavor!
Preparation: Toast pine nuts until slightly browned and fragrant.
Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth.

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