Very Incredible Basil Sauce

Name: Very Incredible Basil Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed fresh basil; 1 small bunch of fresh chives (can sub green onions); 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, but very good); 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice; pinch of salt, to taste (add this at the end, after you taste it so you can see if you actually want it or not – I always do, but I love salt!)

Prep Time

10m

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Total Time

10m

This very incredible basil sauce is made with fresh basil, chives, and garlic, blended with mayo, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of lemon juice. The result is a creamy and flavorful sauce that is perfect for dipping, spreading, or using as a marinade.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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1/2 cup packed fresh basil

1 small bunch of fresh chives (can sub green onions)

1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, but very good)

1 clove garlic

1/2 cup mayo (more as needed to keep it creamy)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1–2 tablespoons lemon juice

pinch of salt, to taste (add this at the end, after you taste it so you can see if you actually want it or not – I always do, but I love salt!)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

47kcal

2%
Fat

5g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

0g

0%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

0g

0%
Cholesterol

3mg

0%
Sodium

49mg

2%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Taste and adjust! More lemon juice will wake it up, Parmesan adds more umami and saltiness, and if it gets too salty for you, add a bit more mayo to dilute the pungency a bit!

Very Incredible Basil Sauce

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