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.