Lemon Pesto

This is an extravagant sauce for special treats.

Ingredients:

• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup baby spinach leaves (nil sugar and 3.6g of carbs)
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1/4 cup of toasted pine nuts(3.6g of sugar and 13g of carbs)
• 1/4 cup of toasted salted cashews (6g of sugar per 100g and 30g of carbs)
• 1 clove of garlic
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
*Toast the nuts by heating a dry tray to medium heat on the stove top, turning the nuts constantly for a few mins. so you don't burn them.
1. Zest the lemon and remove 2 Tbsp of the juice.
2. Place all the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and blend into a course mix. Smooth is okay if you prefer.
* Another appetizer accompaniment favorite, just store in the refrigerator for up to one day.

Article Source: Sugar Free Recipes: Low Carb Low Sugar Recipes on a Sugar Smart Diet by Peggy Annear