Nutty Artichoke Asiago Lemon Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Nutty Artichoke Asiago Lemon Pesto Sauce
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  1. Roast the garlic by either cooking the actual cloves or if you do it the lazy way like I do with the jarred minced garlic, roast on a frying pan until nice and browned. Put the roasted garlic aside for now.
  2. If you don't have the little jars of marinated artichoke hearts available near you, use a can of artichoke hearts (doesn't matter if they're whole or quartered because they're being hacked up in the food processor, but quartered will probably chop more easily) and marinate them yourself with a little bit of oil, some Italian seasoning, and a wee bit of red pepper flakes before putting them in the food processor. I like the particular seasoning mix that Goya uses on their marinated artichokes.
  3. Otherwise, pour the jars of artichoke hearts into a food processor with the almonds. Cover and pulse two or three times.
  4. Add the roasted garlic, cheese, lemon zest and juice and pulse again. I juiced the lemon and threw in some storebought lemon juice.
  5. Gradually add the olive oil and keep the food processor continuously going while doing so, until the olive oil is fully incorporated into the mixture.
  6. Great served over pasta, or as an appetizer with crackers or toasted Italian bread slices.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 109.09 Kcal (457 kJ)
Calories from fat 91.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.13g 16%
Cholesterol 5.39mg 2%
Sodium 130.34mg 5%
Potassium 43.71mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.46g 0%
Sugars 0.34g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 3.72g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 104.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 474.59 Kcal (1987 kJ)
Calories from fat 396.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 44.06g 16%
Cholesterol 23.45mg 2%
Sodium 567.02mg 5%
Potassium 190.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.33g 0%
Sugars 1.47g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 2%
Protein 16.2g 7%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 454mg 10%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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