Pesto Recipe

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Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Serve, or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 648.77 Kcal (2716 kJ)
Calories from fat 611.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.94g 105%
Cholesterol 14.67mg 5%
Sodium 610.03mg 25%
Potassium 163.79mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.25g 1%
Sugars 0.49g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 9.28g 19%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 234.2mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 594.35 Kcal (2488 kJ)
Calories from fat 560.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.24g 105%
Cholesterol 13.44mg 5%
Sodium 558.86mg 25%
Potassium 150.05mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.89g 1%
Sugars 0.45g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 5%
Protein 8.5g 19%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 9%
Iron 1.3mg 8%
Calcium 214.5mg 23%

* 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

  • 18.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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