Classic Basil Pesto Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
This recipe, originally published (in narrative form) in a 1959 issue of Sunset, was one of the first pesto recipes in the United States. Catering to modern tastes, we've reduced the 3/4 cup oil in the original to just more than 1/4 cup. The flavors remai
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 4 large or 6 medium garlic cloves
- 1/3 cup shredded romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Put basil in a mortar with garlic, romano cheese, pine nuts, parsley, and salt. Pound until smooth, then add olive oil and mix until smooth. Or, whirl all ingredients in a blender.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Basil.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
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