Basic Almond Pesto Recipe

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Basic Almond Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pound the garlic and almonds in a large pestle and mortar with a little salt.
  2. Add the basil leaves, a few at the time, pounding and grinding the leaves against the side of the bowl.
  3. Stir in the grated cheese and mix well.
  4. Beat in the olive oil and lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Store in a screw top jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.86 Kcal (1770 kJ)
Calories from fat 407.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 45.27g 70%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 73.88mg 3%
Potassium 125.64mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.25g 1%
Sugars 0.64g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.53g 6%
Protein 4.09g 8%
Vitamin C 2.7mg 5%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 84.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 631.13 Kcal (2642 kJ)
Calories from fat 608.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 67.56g 70%
Cholesterol 4.48mg 1%
Sodium 110.27mg 3%
Potassium 187.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.84g 1%
Sugars 0.96g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.28g 6%
Protein 6.1g 8%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 4%
Calcium 125.9mg 8%

* 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

  • 11.9
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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