After my husband separated his shoulder 2 days before New Year’s eve, he was feeling a bit down–he was in pain and not able to do his regular activities. And, since he is normally our cook, that left me to prep meals. I needed something simple that would last for at least a couple of meals, so I found this soup. Turns out my husband loves this soup! Cheered him up and he said it’s now his favourite soup of all time.
Besto Pesto
2015-02-26 22:04:56
Basil is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and heart healthy. Plus it's yummy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
163g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
Calories from Fat 380
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g
68%
Saturated Fat 5g
27%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Monounsaturated Fat 22g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 13g
4%
Dietary Fiber 5g
21%
Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
77%
Calcium
6%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw walnuts (I used walnuts, but you could also try almonds or pine nuts, or I even tried hazelnuts)
- 1 lemon, squeezed (I found 1/2 a lemon was enough if the lemon was big)
- 2 pinches fine black pepper
- 1 pinch cayenne (optional; I skip this ingredient)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp hot water
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast (supposed to be optional, but I think it tastes best with this)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor.
- Blend.
- Yup, just 2 steps. Easy.
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