Asparagus Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Directions:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus for 2 or 3 minutes, until bright green and crisp-tender.
Rinse asparagus under cool water to stop the cooking.
Add asparagus, spinach, garlic, parmesan and pine nuts to a food processor. Puree.
With the food processor running, drizzle in 1/4 cup of oil to form a paste.
Add lemon juice and salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	292.28 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat	235.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.18g	40%
Cholesterol	14.67mg	5%
Sodium	456.86mg	19%
Potassium	326.92mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.95g	2%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.5g	10%
Protein	10.54g	21%
Vitamin C	9.7mg	16%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	216.3mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	220.07 Kcal (921 kJ)
Calories from fat	177.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.71g	40%
Cholesterol	11.04mg	5%
Sodium	343.98mg	19%
Potassium	246.15mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.23g	2%
Sugars	1.89g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	10%
Protein	7.94g	21%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	16%
Iron	2.2mg	17%
Calcium	162.8mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

7.5

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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