Macadamia Pesto Recipe

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Macadamia Pesto
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Directions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, whirl 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1/4 cup salted, roasted macadamia nuts until coarsely ground. Add 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese and 1 1/2 cups lightly packed rinsed and drained fresh basil leaves. Whirl until smooth, scraping container sides as needed. Add salt to taste. If making sauce up to 1 day ahead, cover and chill.
  2. Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 447.57 Kcal (1874 kJ)
Calories from fat 420.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.71g 72%
Cholesterol 13.2mg 4%
Sodium 28524.28mg 1189%
Potassium 146.5mg 3%
Total Carbs 2.75g 1%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.72g 3%
Protein 6.78g 14%
Vitamin C 12.4mg 21%
Iron 1.2mg 7%
Calcium 248.5mg 25%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 246.93 Kcal (1034 kJ)
Calories from fat 231.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.77g 72%
Cholesterol 7.28mg 4%
Sodium 15737.54mg 1189%
Potassium 80.83mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.52g 1%
Sugars 0.34g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 3%
Protein 3.74g 14%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 21%
Iron 0.7mg 7%
Calcium 137.1mg 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

  • 12.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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