Delicious Garlic Lemon Basil Sauce
This basil sauce is flavorful and lemony, perfect for adding flavor to meals. It's a great option for people who need to eliminate dairy from their diet.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed firmly
- 2 cloves garlic
- ⅛ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Remove basil leaves from the stems. Wash and dry leaves.2 cups fresh basil leaves
- Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Process for 30 seconds or so; scrape down sides.2 cloves garlic, 1/8 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Continue processing until the ingredients are pureed.
- Store basil sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze in small containers to preserve for several months.
Notes
- Use the leaves of the basil, removing them from the stems. Choose clean, unblemished leaves. To measure the basil leaves, pack them somewhat firmly.
- To use an immersion blender, combine ingredients in a wide-mouth jar. Pulse the immersion blender on and off, moving it up and down until all basil leaves are incorporated, then run blender until the sauce is fully pureed.
- Drizzle this sauce over grilled chicken, toss it with pasta salad, or stir it into mayo for a flavorful sandwich spread.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 583mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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