Basil and Pecan Pesto Recipe

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Basil and Pecan Pesto
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
157
Calories
Total time
5
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups basil leaves , packed
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp white pepper

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or using an immersion blender.
  2. If you would like a thinner sauce, add extra olive oil or water.
  3. Serve and enjoy.
  4. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for 3 months.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 156.94 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.52g 25%
Cholesterol 1.69mg 1%
Sodium 117.6mg 5%
Potassium 52.54mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.83g 1%
Sugars 0.37g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.88g 4%
Protein 1.83g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 42.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 626.55 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat 593.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.96g 25%
Cholesterol 6.73mg 1%
Sodium 469.51mg 5%
Potassium 209.74mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.29g 1%
Sugars 1.48g 1%
Dietary Fiber 3.53g 4%
Protein 7.32g 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 2%
Calcium 170mg 4%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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