Pesto Potatoes Recipe

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Pesto Potatoes
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Directions:

  1. Peel and quarter potatoes. Cook, covered, in a small amount of boiling lightly salted water for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, for pesto, in a food processor combine basil, spinach, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts or almonds, garlic, and, if desired, 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Cover and process with several on-off turns until a paste forms, stopping the machine several times and scraping down the sides.
  4. With machine running, gradually add oil and water. Process to the consistency of soft butter.
  5. Mash warm potatoes with a potato masher or an electric mixer on low speed.
  6. Add cream cheese.
  7. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  8. Gradually beat in enough milk to make potatoes light and fluffy.
  9. Top each serving with 1 teaspoon of the pesto.
  10. Cover and chill or freeze remaining pesto for another use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 141.4 Kcal (592 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.77g 15%
Cholesterol 4.08mg 1%
Sodium 204.24mg 9%
Potassium 217.18mg 5%
Total Carbs 10.52g 4%
Sugars 2.45g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.63g 7%
Protein 3.99g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 85.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 184.29 Kcal (772 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.74g 15%
Cholesterol 5.32mg 1%
Sodium 266.21mg 9%
Potassium 283.07mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.72g 4%
Sugars 3.19g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2.12g 7%
Protein 5.2g 8%
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 5%
Calcium 111.6mg 9%

* 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

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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