Pistachio Basil Pesto Recipe

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Pistachio Basil Pesto
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
131
Calories
Total time
10
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cup basil loosely packed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt optional (1/4 to 1/2) depending on your taste
  • 1/4 cup parmagiano reggiano grated

Directions:

  1. Wash and spin dry the basil leaves.
  2. Place pistachios, basil, lemon juice and salt in food processor; pulse until nuts are finely chopped.
  3. Add olive oil gradually through food chute and process until well combined.
  4. Add Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times.
  5. Makes about 1 cup.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 131.28 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.28g 20%
Sodium 73.2mg 3%
Potassium 98.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.47g 1%
Sugars 0.67g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 1.72g 3%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 18.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 513.99 Kcal (2152 kJ)
Calories from fat 467.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.99g 20%
Sodium 286.61mg 3%
Potassium 385.94mg 2%
Total Carbs 9.65g 1%
Sugars 2.63g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.48g 4%
Protein 6.72g 3%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 3%
Calcium 73.8mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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