Low Sodium Basil Pesto Marinade

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

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Ingredients

4 servings

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
Goodness Gardens Packaged Basil - 2 Oz Organic Fresh Basil - Each Basil Hydroponic Prepacked Bowery Basil - 1.5 OZ 80 Acres Farms Fresh All About That BASIL
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¼ cup pine nuts
⅓ cup garlic-infused olive oil
⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Add the basil leaves and pine nuts to a food processor and pulse 6–8 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and no large leaves remain.
2
Add the Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pulse another 4–5 times to combine.

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