Asparagus Pesto Recipe

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Asparagus Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cook asparagus in boiling water to cover 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain.
  2. Plunge asparagus into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain. Coarsely chop asparagus.
  3. Process asparagus, cheese, and remaining ingredients in a food processor 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1757.54 Kcal (7358 kJ)
Calories from fat 1551.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 172.34g 265%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 2519.69mg 105%
Potassium 1409.64mg 30%
Total Carbs 30.97g 10%
Sugars 12.76g 51%
Dietary Fiber 11.83g 47%
Protein 37.7g 75%
Vitamin C 34.8mg 58%
Iron 13.7mg 76%
Calcium 681.6mg 68%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.07 Kcal (1043 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.42g 265%
Cholesterol 6.24mg 15%
Sodium 357.07mg 105%
Potassium 199.76mg 30%
Total Carbs 4.39g 10%
Sugars 1.81g 51%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 47%
Protein 5.34g 75%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 58%
Iron 1.9mg 76%
Calcium 96.6mg 68%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 48.7
    Points
  • 50
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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