Soy and basil pesto

10 MINUTES
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
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

PREPARATION STEPS
1In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, salt, garlic and soybean seeds until the leaves are chopped and the seeds crushed. 2Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add half of the Parmesan cheese. 3Gently 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. 4Add 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.

All of our Oikos yogurts are proudly prepared in Canada with 100% Canadian milk!