Speedy Spinach Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups fresh spinach leaves, well-washed and stemmed
1/2 cup fresh parsley, preferably italian flat leaf
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, not canned
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

Place all ingredients into food processor and process to a fine paste.
Taste and adjust seasonings and transfer to a glass container and top with a thin coat of olive oil to prevent the top of the pesto from discoloring.
Keeps for weeks in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	208.1 Kcal (871 kJ)
Calories from fat	172.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.13g	29%
Cholesterol	6.32mg	2%
Sodium	311.12mg	13%
Potassium	225.64mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.68g	1%
Sugars	0.35g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.68g	7%
Protein	7.91g	16%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	25%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	149.3mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	361.8 Kcal (1515 kJ)
Calories from fat	299.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.27g	29%
Cholesterol	10.99mg	2%
Sodium	540.92mg	13%
Potassium	392.29mg	5%
Total Carbs	6.4g	1%
Sugars	0.6g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.93g	7%
Protein	13.76g	16%
Vitamin C	26.4mg	25%
Iron	2.6mg	8%
Calcium	259.5mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

5.4

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

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