Pesto Potatoes Recipe

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Pesto Potatoes
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Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 213.06 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.14g 19%
Cholesterol 18.46mg 6%
Sodium 466.32mg 19%
Potassium 550.68mg 12%
Total Carbs 21.32g 7%
Sugars 2.06g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 10%
Protein 5.23g 10%
Vitamin C 23.5mg 39%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 78.4mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 139.42 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.94g 19%
Cholesterol 12.08mg 6%
Sodium 305.15mg 19%
Potassium 360.36mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.95g 7%
Sugars 1.35g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.69g 10%
Protein 3.42g 10%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 39%
Iron 1mg 9%
Calcium 51.3mg 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

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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