Soy and basil pesto

Soy and basil pesto

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10 min
8 servings

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup roasted soybean seeds
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves 
  • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 
  • A few drops of lime juice 
  • 200 g Oikos plain Greek yogurt (2% M.F.)
  • A pinch of sea salt 
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste 

Nutritional value, per serving :

 
Calories 160
Total fat 12 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 192 mg
Carbohydrate 6 g
Fibre 0.9 g
Protein 9 g

Preparation steps

  • In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, salt, garlic and soybean seeds until the leaves are chopped and the seeds crushed. 

  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add half of the Parmesan cheese. 

  • Gently pour in the extra-virgin olive oil while stirring until the ingredients are well mixed. Add the rest of the Parmesan and olive oil until the desired consistency.

  • Add pepper to taste and a bit of lime juice. Serve on Oikos plain Greek yogurt and savour with whole grain crackers, grilled naan bread or raw vegetables.