Pesto Crescent Twists With Feta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup pesto sauce
2 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
2 (235 g) cans crescent roll dough (8 crescents a can)
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled (you can use low fat )
1/4 cup sour cream (you can use low fat )
125 g cream cheese (3 oz)
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp pesto sauce

Directions:

In a small bowl stir together 1 Cup pesto and Walnuts.
Unroll one can of dough on cutting board.(on wax paper).
Firmly press perforations to seal into one sheet.
Press or roll into 13 x 7 inch rectangle.
Spread pesto mixture over surface.
Unroll other can of dough on wax paper.
Firmly press perforations to seal into one sheet.
Press or roll into 13 x 7 inch rectangle.
Place over dough that is spread with Pesto mixture.
Cut filled dough in half from top to bottom to make two 7 x 6 1/2 inch pieces.
With sharp knife cut each half top to bottom into 8 strips.
Twist each strip tightly and place on greased baking sheets, spacing well apart.
Bake one sheet at a time in centre of preheated 375°F oven for 10 - 14 minutes or until golden.
In bowl, combine feta and sour cream until smooth, put in serving dish.
In small bowl combine 2 tsp oil & 1 tsp pesto.
Drizzle over Feta mixture, draw tip of knife through to create a marbled effect.
Serve twists warm with Feta spread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.6 Kcal (1229 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.98g	42%
Cholesterol	56.74mg	19%
Sodium	496.4mg	21%
Potassium	119.56mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.79g	1%
Sugars	1.86g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.59g	2%
Protein	9.74g	19%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	279.9mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	366.75 Kcal (1536 kJ)
Calories from fat	303.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.7g	42%
Cholesterol	70.87mg	19%
Sodium	620.08mg	21%
Potassium	149.34mg	3%
Total Carbs	4.74g	1%
Sugars	2.32g	7%
Dietary Fiber	0.74g	2%
Protein	12.17g	19%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	349.7mg	28%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

8

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8

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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