Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium low heat and toast pumpkin seeds until fragrant and slightly puffed, 5 to 7 minutes (toss occasionally).
  2. Meanwhile, use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic and salt into a paste;add seeds and mash to a coarse powder.
  3. Blend in the olive oil using the pestle; stir in the cayenne (mixture will be moist but a bit crumbly).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 83.41 Kcal (349 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.49g 10%
Cholesterol 19.82mg 7%
Sodium 314.76mg 13%
Potassium 111.91mg 2%
Total Carbs 0.56g 0%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.06g 0%
Protein 5.72g 11%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 26.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.92 Kcal (917 kJ)
Calories from fat 153.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.05g 10%
Cholesterol 52.01mg 7%
Sodium 826.08mg 13%
Potassium 293.72mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.47g 0%
Sugars 0.07g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 0%
Protein 15.02g 11%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 2%
Calcium 70.1mg 3%

* 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

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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