Lighter Pesto Recipe

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Lighter Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until paste forms.
  2. With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.26 Kcal (219 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.27g 8%
Cholesterol 1.1mg 0%
Sodium 19.51mg 1%
Potassium 29.05mg 1%
Total Carbs 0.64g 0%
Sugars 0.08g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.24g 1%
Protein 1.11g 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 24.4mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 390.11 Kcal (1633 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.31g 8%
Cholesterol 8.21mg 0%
Sodium 145.66mg 1%
Potassium 216.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.78g 0%
Sugars 0.56g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.8g 1%
Protein 8.32g 2%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 3%
Iron 1.7mg 1%
Calcium 182.1mg 2%

* 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

  • 1.4
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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