• 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1-1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup fresh basil, minced

Combine nuts and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave 2-3 minutes on high, uncovered, or until nuts are toasted. Stir in garlic, cream and Parmesan and microwave 2-3 minutes on high, uncovered, or until thickened. Stir in basil and serve immediately.

This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

Per serving: calories 581, fat 60.3g, 90% calories from fat, cholesterol 141mg, protein 6.5g, carbohydrates 8.7g, fiber 2.6g, sugar 4.1g, sodium 120mg, diet points 16.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.3, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.1, Lean meat: 0.6, Fat: 11.5, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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