Yield: 4 servings
1 cup fresh basil; loosely packed leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon maple syrup; optional
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Serving size: 1 ounce
Calories: 60
Total Fat: 7.0 g
Saturated Fat: 1.0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.0 g
Sodium: 75 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 1.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 0 g
Source: The Cancer Fighting Kitchen. Rebecca Katz
1. Put all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until well blended.
2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
This is a great condiment that brings out the flavor in anything you put it on-use as a dressing on salads, as a sauce for pasta, or drizzle on veggies or fish.