Keto Roasted Asparagus Pesto

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  • prep time

    prep time

    6 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    10 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    16 min

Keto Roasted Asparagus Pesto

This keto recipe uses roasted asparagus and garlic for a twist on a classic pesto dressing - perfect for adding to grilled fish or meats.

The recipe can easily be multiplied as required if you wish to make a batch at a time.

  • Net Carbs

    2.3 g

  • Fiber

    1.4 g

  • Total Carbs

    3.7 g

  • Protein

    3.4 g

  • Fats

    27.6 g

267 cals

Keto Roasted Asparagus Pesto

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Ingredients

  • Asparagus

    Asparagus

    10 small - spear - 5" long or less

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    3-½ tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 teaspoon

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    1 tablespoon, grated

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    1 clove

  • Basil, Fresh

    Basil, Fresh

    ⅓ cup, whole pieces

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 4

16 min

  • 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 2
  • 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 3
  • Step 4

    Add the lemon juice and remaining olive oil to the food processor and blend again to form a pesto dressing.
    Step 4