Cacao Nib Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

Adding cacao nibs to traditional basil pesto gives your menu a smoky dimension. Use this pesto on pasta or spread it on toasted crusty bread topped with grated Italian cheese for a unique and healthy appetizer. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cacao Nib Pesto

Ingredients

1 ¼ ounces fresh basil leaves

stems removed

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

divided

¼ cup cocoa nibs

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

divided

1 teaspoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon pink peppercorns

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Nick's Pepper Sauce (Sauce au Poivre)

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place basil leaves in a mini processor. Add 2 tablespoons oil cacao nibs 2 tablespoons pine nuts lemon juice peppercorns and sea salt. Pulse until coarse. Add more oil if needed and blend into a creamy paste. Mix in remaining pine nuts.

Step 2

Use pesto immediately or refrigerate in a glass container topped with oil to avoid browning.

Nutritional Information

Cacao Nib Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 228.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.3g 5%

Carbohydrates: 6.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 21.7g 33%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 523.7IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 10.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 20mg 2%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 23.2mg 8%

Potassium: 70.4mg 2%

Sodium: 122.7mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 195

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.