Creamy Low-Fat Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Creamy Low-Fat Arugula Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • 3 large unpeeled garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp farmer cheese (3 oz)
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese (3 oz)
  • 2 scallions , cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 large bunch of arugula (about 6 oz)

Directions:

  1. In a small dry skillet, cook the garlic cloves over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until softened and blackened in spots, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. Peel and lightly crush the garlic.
  2. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the cheeses and scallions; process until smooth. Add the garlic to the processor and puree. Add the arugula and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve With: Fresh vegetables as a dip or on grilled vegetable sandwiches or, thinned with a little pasta cooking liquid, as a sauce for pasta.
  4. Notes: One tablespoon: Calories 17 kcal, Total Fat 1.1 gm, Saturated Fat .8 gm
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 437.35 Kcal (1831 kJ)
Calories from fat 260.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.98g 45%
Cholesterol 73.39mg 24%
Sodium 910.13mg 38%
Potassium 942.18mg 20%
Total Carbs 21.61g 7%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 4.48g 18%
Protein 30.44g 61%
Vitamin C 34mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 28%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 487.7mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.14 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.86 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.76g 45%
Cholesterol 19.66mg 24%
Sodium 243.77mg 38%
Potassium 252.36mg 20%
Total Carbs 5.79g 7%
Sugars 3.28g 49%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 18%
Protein 8.15g 61%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 57%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 28%
Iron 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 130.6mg 49%

* 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

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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