Lighter Pesto Recipe

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Lighter Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tbsp. water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.
  2. Stream in oil while motor is running. Process until smooth, about 1 minute.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 121.5 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.38g 19%
Cholesterol 3.3mg 1%
Sodium 58.57mg 2%
Potassium 67.84mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.45g 0%
Sugars 0.17g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 2.06g 4%
Vitamin C 5.2mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 76.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 318.38 Kcal (1333 kJ)
Calories from fat 292.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.45g 19%
Cholesterol 8.65mg 1%
Sodium 153.48mg 2%
Potassium 177.77mg 1%
Total Carbs 3.8g 0%
Sugars 0.44g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 2%
Protein 5.38g 4%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 9%
Iron 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 200.2mg 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

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

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