Mint - Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Mint - Cilantro Pesto
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Pour olive oil into bowl of food processor.
  2. Add garlic, jalapeno and onion, and process until pureed.
  3. Add mint and cilantro leaves, pulsing on and off until a grainy puree forms.
  4. Add toasted pine nuts and pulse again.
  5. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, and a few more drops of olive oil if needed to blend ingredients.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 299.02 Kcal (1252 kJ)
Calories from fat 202.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.55g 35%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 220.4mg 9%
Potassium 658.35mg 14%
Total Carbs 12.44g 4%
Sugars 1.09g 4%
Dietary Fiber 9.84g 39%
Protein 7.3g 15%
Vitamin C 32.4mg 54%
Vitamin A 4.4mg 148%
Iron 533.6mg 2964%
Calcium 323.8mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 219.46 Kcal (919 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.55g 35%
Cholesterol 8.07mg 4%
Sodium 161.76mg 9%
Potassium 483.19mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.13g 4%
Sugars 0.8g 4%
Dietary Fiber 7.22g 39%
Protein 5.36g 15%
Vitamin C 23.8mg 54%
Vitamin A 3.3mg 148%
Iron 391.6mg 2964%
Calcium 237.7mg 32%

* 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

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

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