High Protein Pesto

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes

Serving Size: 10 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, rinsed and thoroughly dried
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1/3 cup Pine Nuts
• 1 tsp Lemon zest
• 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Tbsp BiPro, Unflavored, Whey Protein Isolate

Directions

Toast pine nuts over medium heat, tossing frequently, until slightly browned.

Place pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and basil in food processor. Pulse about 15 times to roughly chop.

Slowly drizzle in one-half of the olive oil with food processor running.

Sprinkle in BiPro Whey Protein.

Slowly drizzle in the remaining olive oil with food processor running. If necessary, stop and scrape the sides. Add Lemon zest.

Salt to taste. Serve as a sauce for pasta or pizza.

Note: 

2 cups packed basil leaves is equal to about five ounces.

Freeze in ice cube trays in quart sized bag, take 1-2 "cubes" thawed out and toss into your favorite pasta, top fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, fish, chicken - anything!