Lee Lee's Pesto

3 cups fresh basil
¼ cup coriander
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
¼ roasted pine nuts
½ ground parmesan cheese
½ olive oil
4 cloves garlic

1. Mix all ingredients in a blender/food processor (I used my magic bullet) and have it with your favourite pasta.

Serves 12.


Calories per serving: 118
Fat: 12g (2.1g saturated)

Cholesterol: 4mg
Carbs: 1.1g

Protein: 2.2g
Good source of vitamin A and calcium. Very low in sugar and low in cholesterol. 

I am in love with this pesto, I added a few non-traditional ingredients (jalapeño and coriander) to make it my own. The jalapeño pepper gives it an extra zip.