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Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto Recipe

Hazelnut, Ricotta, and Lemon Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked (about 2 oz)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (from 1 15-oz container)
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp (packed) finely grated lemon peel
3 tbsp freshly grated pecorino romano cheese
fine sea salt

Directions:

With processor running, drop garlic clove into machine and blend until finely chopped. Add hazelnuts, basil, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; process until hazelnuts and basil are finely chopped. Add ricotta cheese, lemon juice, lemon peel, and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil; process until well blended. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir in Pecorino Romano cheese. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	864.8 Kcal (3621 kJ)
Calories from fat	732.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	81.35g	125%
Cholesterol	100.1mg	33%
Sodium	328.94mg	14%
Potassium	434.15mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.63g	4%
Sugars	1.84g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.99g	12%
Protein	26.32g	53%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	20%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	518.9mg	52%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	300.56 Kcal (1258 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.27g	125%
Cholesterol	34.79mg	33%
Sodium	114.33mg	14%
Potassium	150.89mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.39g	4%
Sugars	0.64g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	12%
Protein	9.15g	53%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	20%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	180.4mg	52%

* 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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