Ramps Pesto Recipe

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Ramps Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Cut the greens off of the ramps.
  2. Dice the bulbs into 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Have a bowl of ice water next to the stove. Drop the greens into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Lift the greens out of the water with a strainer and plunge them immediately into the ice water. Drain and squeeze dry. If they are still moist, roll them up into a kitchen towel and twist the ends tightly to squeeze out all of the excess moisture.
  4. Coarsely chop the greens and set aside.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small sauté pan over medium heat.
  6. Add the ramp bulbs, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
  7. Stir together and cook until the bulbs are tender, about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Cool to room temperature.
  10. Place the ramp greens and bulbs in the bowl of a food processor.
  11. Pulse a few times to chop them together, then process continuously for 1 minute.
  12. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  13. Process for 1 more minutes, or until the ramp mixture is very finely chopped.
  14. Add the pine nuts, Parmesan, remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and lemon juice and process until smooth.
  15. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and/or lemon juice as needed.
  16. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 341.96 Kcal (1432 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.2g 33%
Cholesterol 5.77mg 2%
Sodium 1308.38mg 55%
Potassium 10.51mg 0%
Total Carbs 24.21g 8%
Sugars 6.38g 26%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 15%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Vitamin C 17.8mg 30%
Vitamin A 2.5mg 84%
Iron 3.9mg 22%
Calcium 186mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 704.89 Kcal (2951 kJ)
Calories from fat 393.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.69g 33%
Cholesterol 11.9mg 2%
Sodium 2697.01mg 55%
Potassium 21.66mg 0%
Total Carbs 49.9g 8%
Sugars 13.14g 26%
Dietary Fiber 7.93g 15%
Protein 21.84g 21%
Vitamin C 36.7mg 30%
Vitamin A 5.2mg 84%
Iron 8mg 22%
Calcium 383.5mg 19%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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