My Favorite Pesto Recipe

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My Favorite Pesto
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves
  • 2 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/8-1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes , to taste
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. To toast walnuts:.
  2. Preheat oven to 350.
  3. Spread nuts on baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes, or until fragrant.
  4. Add toasted walnuts to food processor, and pulse until crumbly.
  5. Add basil leaves and garlic and pulse to combine.
  6. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  7. Check for salt and adjust as needed.
  8. Pesto can then be used in your favorite pasta recipe, or stored in the fridge an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 140.15 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.09g 19%
Sodium 147.97mg 6%
Potassium 71.75mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.15g 2%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.48g 10%
Protein 5.51g 11%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 440.45 Kcal (1844 kJ)
Calories from fat 342.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.01g 19%
Sodium 465mg 6%
Potassium 225.5mg 2%
Total Carbs 16.19g 2%
Sugars 0.39g 0%
Dietary Fiber 7.81g 10%
Protein 17.3g 11%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 4%
Iron 2.3mg 4%
Calcium 74.2mg 2%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free,
  • high fiber

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