Macadamia Nut Yellow Pepper Pesto
Perfect for adding to vegetables and meats to add some favour during your Keto meals. The health benefits of macadamia are an outstanding Keto food so adding a portion of this will boost your daily fat intake, dietary fibre, protein, manganese, thiamin and a good amount of copper. I use a portion of this instead of using other vegetables as its 4g net carbs per serving
Ingredients (8 servings)
Yellow peppers 1 ½ yellow pepper bells
Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano coarsely grated ½ cup 60g
Olive Oil ½ cup 120ml
Garlic 1 small clove
Fresh parsley 1/3 cup 20g
Basil 2 tablespoons 5g
Macadamia nuts 75 grams
Macronutrients
(per serving)
Calories: 228 Kcal
Fat: 22.4g
Total Carbs: 5.3g
Fibre: 1.4g
Net Carbs: 4g
Protein: 3.6g
Preparation
- If using fresh peppers, roast over a gas burner, if not steam in your one pot to loosen the flesh. Once blistered peel and allow the peppers to cool down, removing seeds, ribs and stems
- Transfer the peppers to a food processor, and add the cheese, oil, macadamia nuts garlic, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Process until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the parsley, and pulse until combined but with some green flecks, 4 to 6 times. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate.