KitchenAid 5 Speed Professional Blender Basil Pesto, Mixed Pepper Pesto, Toppings and Crunches

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Basil Pesto

PESTO,

2 cloves garlic

1⁄2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

13⁄4 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves

1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves

3tablespoons slivered almonds or pine nuts

1⁄4 cup olive oil

1⁄4 to 1⁄3 cup reduced- sodium chicken broth

Place garlic in blender jar. Cover and blend at STIR until minced, about 5 to 10 seconds.

Add basil, parsley, and almonds, Cover and blend at STIR. With blender running, add olive oil and 1⁄4 cup chicken broth. Blend until thoroughly mixed, about 45 seconds to 1 minute; scrape sides of blender jar. Add remaining broth, if necessary. Blend at CHOP for 30 seconds. Serve on pasta, pizza, chicken, or seafood.

Yield: 1 cup; 8 (2 tablespoons) servings.

Per serving: About 111 cal, 4 g pro, 2 g car, 10 g fat, 5 mg chol, 127 mg sod.

TOPPINGS AND CRUNCHES

Mixed Pepper Pesto

1clove garlic

2tablespoons olive oil

1medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 11⁄2-inch chunks

1medium yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into 11⁄2-inch chunks

1⁄4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

1⁄3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1⁄4 teaspoon salt, if desired

1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Place garlic in blender jar. Blend at STIR until minced, about 5 to 10 seconds. Add all remaining ingredients. Blend at CHOP until thoroughly mixed, about 15 to 25 seconds; scrape sides of blender jar, if necessary. Serve on pasta, pizza, chicken, or seafood.

Yield: 11⁄2 cups; 6 (1⁄4 cup) servings.

Tip: Bake 12-inch pizza crust at 425°F about

5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread with pesto. Add cheese, cooked meat, and other favorite toppings. Return pizza to oven and bake at 425°F about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and crust is golden brown.

Per serving: About 58 cal, 1 g pro, 2 g car, 5 g fat, 2 mg chol, 40 mg sod.

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