Vegan Arugula Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups coarsely chopped arugula , stems included
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper , to taste
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Place all ingredients except the oil in a food processor and pulse several times.
Continue to blend as you slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream.
Use in sandwiches, pasta, rice, salad dressings, etc.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	239.75 Kcal (1004 kJ)
Calories from fat	215.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.99g	37%
Sodium	4.34mg	0%
Potassium	68.18mg	1%
Total Carbs	4.85g	2%
Sugars	0.38g	2%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	4.02g	8%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	17.3mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	607.22 Kcal (2542 kJ)
Calories from fat	546.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	60.75g	37%
Sodium	10.99mg	0%
Potassium	172.69mg	1%
Total Carbs	12.29g	2%
Sugars	0.96g	2%
Dietary Fiber	4.94g	8%
Protein	10.19g	8%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	3%
Iron	1.7mg	4%
Calcium	43.9mg	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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.4

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free,
high fiber

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