Classic Pesto Recipe

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Classic Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in blender. Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil. Add both cheeses and salt; blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Top with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1567.84 Kcal (6564 kJ)
Calories from fat 1444.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 160.47g 247%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 1971.2mg 82%
Potassium 604.47mg 13%
Total Carbs 11.65g 4%
Sugars 2.09g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 28.98g 58%
Vitamin C 19.6mg 33%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 465.2mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 447.46 Kcal (1873 kJ)
Calories from fat 412.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.8g 247%
Cholesterol 7.99mg 9%
Sodium 562.58mg 82%
Potassium 172.52mg 13%
Total Carbs 3.33g 4%
Sugars 0.6g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 15%
Protein 8.27g 58%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 33%
Iron 1.7mg 33%
Calcium 132.8mg 47%

* 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

  • 44
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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