Keto Roasted Asparagus Pesto
⏱ Prep: 6 min🍳 Cook: 10 min✅ Ready: 16 min
267
Calories
2.3g
Net Carbs
3.4g
Protein
27.6g
Fat
⏱ Prep: 6 min🔥 Cook: 10 min⏰ Ready: 16 min
How to Make It
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2
Cut the tough ends from the asparagus and discard. Arrange the asparagus stalks across a shallow oven tray. Lightly crush the garlic and add to the tray with the asparagus. Drizzle with 1/2 a tablespoon of olive oil and bake for 10 minutes until tender.
Step 3
Add the roasted asparagus stalks and garlic to a food processor along with the Parmesan, pine nuts, basil and salt. Pulse to combine.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice and remaining olive oil to the food processor and blend again to form a pesto dressing.
Ingredients
- Asparagus – 10 small – spear – 5″ long or less
- Olive Oil – 3-½ tablespoon
- Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon
- Parmesan Cheese – 1 tablespoon, grated
- Pine Nuts – 1 tablespoon, whole pieces
- Garlic – 1 clove
- Basil, Fresh – ⅓ cup, whole pieces
- Salt, Sea Salt – ¼ teaspoon