Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe

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Pumpkin Seed Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook pumpkin seeds with salt and pepper to taste, stirring constantly, until seeds are puffed and beginning to pop (some will brown, but do not let all of them), about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Transfer to a plate and cool completely.
  2. Pulse seed mixture in a food processor with water, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 4 tablespoons oil until mixture forms a coarse paste (not finely ground). Transfer to a bowl and stir in lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cooks' note: · You can make pesto 2 days ahead and chill, its surface and top of bowl covered with plastic wrap. Bring to room temperature and season before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 626.25 Kcal (2622 kJ)
Calories from fat 422.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 46.89g 72%
Cholesterol 158.52mg 53%
Sodium 200.83mg 8%
Potassium 994.63mg 21%
Total Carbs 5.51g 2%
Sugars 1.41g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1.23g 5%
Protein 45.98g 92%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 34%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 231.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 154.39 Kcal (646 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.56g 72%
Cholesterol 39.08mg 53%
Sodium 49.51mg 8%
Potassium 245.21mg 21%
Total Carbs 1.36g 2%
Sugars 0.35g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 5%
Protein 11.34g 92%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 34%
Iron 0.7mg 16%
Calcium 57.1mg 23%

* 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

  • 16.2
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • sugar free

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