Ingredients
4
4 servings
- •1 ¼ ounces fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- •¼ cup cocoa nibs
- •3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, divided
- •1 teaspoon lemon juice
- •½ teaspoon pink peppercorns
- •¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place basil leaves in a mini processor. Add 2 tablespoons oil, cacao nibs, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lemon juice, peppercorns, and sea salt. Pulse until coarse. Add more oil if needed and blend into a creamy paste. Mix in remaining pine nuts.
- Use pesto immediately or refrigerate in a glass container topped with oil to avoid browning.
Nutritional Facts
Per 4 servings
- Calories: 229
- Carbohydrate: 7g
- Fat: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
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