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Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto & Pasta Recipe

Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto & Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 bunch fresh cilantro (large)
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp capers in brine
0.75 (11 oz) package pasta
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

Directions:

Trim off any sandy roots of cilantro.
Cut bunch in half lengthwise.
Place cilantro steams and leaves in bowl of food processor.
Add pumpkin seeds and garlic, and pulse to chop.
With motor running, pour in oil to create a paste.
Add lime juice, salt, chili powder, capers and caper brine.
Pulse a few times to coarsely chop capers. Set aside.
Cook pasta according to package directions until tender but still firm.
While pasta cooks, place corn in large colander and run hot water over it to separate kernels.
When pasta is done, pour it over corn to drain; return pasta and corn to pot.
Toss in tomatoes, black beans, and pesto sauce.
Serve warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	161.58 Kcal (677 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.67g	12%
Cholesterol	14.39mg	5%
Sodium	450.08mg	19%
Potassium	393.83mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.42g	5%
Sugars	3.08g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.51g	10%
Protein	7.2g	14%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	48.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	113.45 Kcal (475 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.39g	12%
Cholesterol	10.1mg	5%
Sodium	316.03mg	19%
Potassium	276.54mg	8%
Total Carbs	11.53g	5%
Sugars	2.16g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	10%
Protein	5.06g	14%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	18%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	34.3mg	5%

* 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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