Basil Pesto - Lighter Version Recipe

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Basil Pesto -  Lighter Version
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Add nuts and garlic to blender and pulse until minced.
  2. Add olive oil, pulse a few time more.
  3. Add basil leaves, cheese, salt and blend until smooth.
  4. Scrape sides of blender as you go to make sure everthing mixes well.
  5. Serve with your favorite pasta.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 252.38 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat 214.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.81g 37%
Cholesterol 14.67mg 5%
Sodium 450.82mg 19%
Potassium 161.06mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.35g 1%
Sugars 0.42g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 4%
Protein 8.26g 17%
Vitamin C 6.7mg 11%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 247.9mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 347.65 Kcal (1456 kJ)
Calories from fat 295.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.8g 37%
Cholesterol 20.2mg 5%
Sodium 621mg 19%
Potassium 221.86mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.61g 1%
Sugars 0.58g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.27g 4%
Protein 11.38g 17%
Vitamin C 9.3mg 11%
Iron 2.1mg 8%
Calcium 341.5mg 25%

* 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

  • 6.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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