Basil Puree Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Basil Puree Recipe). Simple to do, and a delight to add as a garnish to other dishes. My favorite is to swirl it into my Roasted Tomato soup just before serving.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Basil Puree Recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch basil

leaves picked from stems

¼ teaspoon salt

or to taste

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Strawberry Basil Margarita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Make a paste by crushing basil leaves and salt with a mortar and pestle. Stir in the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Nutritional Information

Basil Puree Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 66.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 0.7g

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 6.9g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 1107.8IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 14.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 37.6mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 13.4mg 5%

Potassium: 63mg 2%

Sodium: 146.5mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 62

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.