Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN

Olive & Parmesan Pesto

This deliciously rich flavored olive and parmesan pesto is a healthy addition to your appetizer spread. Serve with your favorite gluten-free crackers or grain-free treats. The olives and Parmesan offer plenty of saltiness, so this pesto needs no further salt seasoning.

Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN

Olive & Parmesan Pesto

Kate
This deliciously rich flavored olive and parmesan pesto is a delicious accompaniment to your appetizer spread. Serve with your favorite gluten-free crackers or grain-free treats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Low Carb
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3.5 oz pitted green olives
  • 3.5 oz pimento-stuffed olives
  • 1.8 oz finely grated Parmesan
  • 2 large cloves garlic peeled and crushed
  • 3 TB extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil additional to drizzle
  • Snipped chives to garnish
  • Gluten-free crackers to serve

Instructions
 

  • Weigh out all your ingredients and ensure that the olives are drained well from the salty brine they are usually stored in.
    Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN
  • Place the pitted green olives, pimento-stuffed olives, finely grated Parmesan, and finely minced garlic cloves into a food processor/food chopper. Add the first reference to olive oil (3 TB).
    Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN
  • Blend the mixture well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even texture.
    Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN
  • Once blended to a pesto consistency, transfer the mixture into your serving bowl and drizzle over the second reference to olive oil (1 tsp). Sprinkle on the snipped chives for a prettier presentation.
    Olive & Parmesan Pesto | Real Food RN

Nutrition

Serving: 1TbspCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 210mg
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