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Sage Pesto Sauce

Sage pesto sauce made with fresh sage has a unique earthy flavor that sets it apart from other pesto sauce recipes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Course: Sauce and Salsa Recipes
Cuisine: American Italian
Keyword: Sage pesto sauce
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Anne

Sage Pesto Sauce

Equipment

Scale this Recipe 16 tablespoons

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup Sage leaves fresh, packed
  • 1/2 cup Basil leaves fresh, packed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil
  • 3 clove Garlic up to 3 cloves - depending on your taste
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Instructions

  • Place 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds and 3 clove Garlic into a bowl of a food processor and pulse them until they become crumbly.
  • Add 1 cup Sage leaves and 1/2 cup Basil leaves process until the leaves are chopped.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup Olive oil and blend checking the consistency; blend into a smooth sauce. Add the 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese quickly blend in and serve.

Notes

Adjust the consistency of sage pesto sauce by adding more olive oil or water to thin it out or more sunflower seeds or cheese to thicken it.
Store leftover pesto sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week, and freeze it for up to six months. 
See above for tips, variations and more!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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