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Cheap and Easy Pesto

Course Sauce
Cuisine Canadian, Italian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 9 servings
Calories 313kcal

Ingredients

  • 3-4 cups basil fresh, leaves only, packed
  • 14 oz chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 4 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pasta water (or more, depending on desired consistency)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Add the chickpea, garlic and parmesan to a food blender and blend on low until the chickpeas are fully ground- 1-2 minutes
  • Add the basil leaves to the processor and start processing on low, then slowly add the oil as it processes until the leaves break down and mix into the rest of the ingredients, then add the vinegar
  • Slowly pour in the water until the sauce begins to resemble your desired consistency.
  • Taste the sauce, add salt and pepper as desired and pulse to combine.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Cheap and Easy Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
313
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
19
g
Cholesterol
 
2
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
173
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
383
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
12
g
4
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.