Sicilian Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Sicilian Tomato Pesto
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
517
Calories
Total time
15
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and add the pine nuts.
  2. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Immediately remove from the pan.
  3. Place the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
  4. Stop and scrape down the sides.
  5. Add the grated cheese and crushed red-pepper flakes and pulse a few times to make a thick paste.
  6. Transfer to a bowl and fold in the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 517.05 Kcal (2165 kJ)
Calories from fat 466.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.82g 80%
Cholesterol 1.56mg 1%
Sodium 24.62mg 1%
Potassium 692.54mg 15%
Total Carbs 12.41g 4%
Sugars 6.19g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 14%
Protein 6.68g 13%
Vitamin C 35.9mg 60%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 137.4mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 156.85 Kcal (657 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.72g 80%
Cholesterol 0.47mg 1%
Sodium 7.47mg 1%
Potassium 210.08mg 15%
Total Carbs 3.76g 4%
Sugars 1.88g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 14%
Protein 2.02g 13%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 60%
Iron 0.8mg 14%
Calcium 41.7mg 14%

* 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

  • 13.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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