Winter Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, cracked
12 oz arugula, stems removed
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 tsp nutmeg, grated
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated ( use the best you can get)

Directions:

Cook the garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes over medium heat.
Loosely pack the arugula, walnuts, half the warm oil and garlic in a food processor. Grind into a paste.
Add the nutmeg, salt and pepper, the cheese, any remaining arugula and the remaining oil and garlic.
Pulse to a paste.
Serve spread on a toasted baguette or as a sauce for chicken or pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	872.33 Kcal (3652 kJ)
Calories from fat	780.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	86.67g	133%
Cholesterol	22mg	7%
Sodium	508.07mg	21%
Potassium	836.62mg	18%
Total Carbs	12.09g	4%
Sugars	4.07g	16%
Dietary Fiber	5.72g	23%
Protein	22.3g	45%
Vitamin C	27.1mg	45%
Iron	3mg	16%
Calcium	574.7mg	57%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	301.82 Kcal (1264 kJ)
Calories from fat	269.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.99g	133%
Cholesterol	7.61mg	7%
Sodium	175.79mg	21%
Potassium	289.46mg	18%
Total Carbs	4.18g	4%
Sugars	1.41g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	23%
Protein	7.72g	45%
Vitamin C	9.4mg	45%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	198.8mg	57%

* 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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