Categories: Tasty Nutrition

5 Minute 5 Ingredient Pesto Sauce

Pasta and salads tossed in pesto seem exotic and look tricky to whip up. But the fact is that they require simple basic ingredients and can be made in a few minutes if you have all ingredients in hand.
The best part is that you can store it for a few weeks in an airtight jar in the refrigerator or freezer.
The reason why a lot of people dress their salads, fill their sandwiches and toss their pasta in this sauce is that it has minimal calories but pack a punch in terms of flavor and taste.

Here is what you need?

– Lemon juice – Juice from one lemon

– Fresh Basil leaves – 1 Cup

– Olive Oil – 3 Tbsp.

– Garlic – 1 Tbsp.

– Pine Nuts – 2 Tbsp.

 

 

How you make it?

– Place all the ingredients in a food blender and process to a fine paste, till all the ingredients are well blended to a puree. Add salt according to one’s taste.

– Toss it in pre-cooked pasta, spread onto your toasted breads or mix it with your favorite salad veggies and enjoy a healthy spread.

This is a great way to sneak in greens to your kids and looks cool. You can double or triple the quantities depending on how many people you need to feed.
The pine nuts can be substituted for walnuts if you are looking to add more Omega-3 o your diet.
I always keep a batch handy to be used for those sudden surprise guests.

Ashley

Ashley completed her degree with nutrition as her major. She loves sharing her knowledge with others and playing with words. After struggling for almost a year to find a job that could make her feel lively, she ended up as a freelance writer. Ashley writes health-related blogs and articles. She makes sure that her works always stand unique and are useful for everyone. Ashley is also a YouTuber who shares health-related videos. She knows the value of the right information and how it can be beneficial to others. Therefore, her only motto is to provide accurate information. If Ashley sounds like that neighbor who you can ask for health tips, take a look at her works.

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