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Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto Recipe

Tomatoes and Mozzarella with fresh 3 herb Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 large vine ripened tomatoes , about 1 lb
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, preferably fresh,sliced 1/4 inch thick
fresh ground black pepper
basil or mint or parsley sprig
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaf
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh italian parsley
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, cooled
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar , to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

On a large round platter alternate tomato and mozzarella slices, overlapping slightly, and spoon pesto in a ring around center of slices.
Sprinkle with pepper and garnish with herbs.
For pesto: In a blender or food processor puree all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.
Pesto keeps in a jar with a tight fitting lid, chilled up to 1 week.
Let pesto come to room temperature before using.
(pesto can be used for a variety of other things not including this recipe).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	498.47 Kcal (2087 kJ)
Calories from fat	342.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.1g	59%
Cholesterol	17.46mg	6%
Sodium	570.94mg	24%
Potassium	440.82mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.31g	4%
Sugars	5.21g	21%
Dietary Fiber	5.95g	24%
Protein	24.48g	49%
Vitamin C	37.9mg	63%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	269.9mg	1500%
Calcium	742.1mg	74%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	180.19 Kcal (754 kJ)
Calories from fat	123.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.77g	59%
Cholesterol	6.31mg	6%
Sodium	206.39mg	24%
Potassium	159.35mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.81g	4%
Sugars	1.88g	21%
Dietary Fiber	2.15g	24%
Protein	8.85g	49%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	63%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	66%
Iron	97.6mg	1500%
Calcium	268.3mg	74%

* 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
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