Spicy Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 bunch cilantro , including stems
15 -20 baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp tamarind pumpkin seeds
1 tbsp ground almonds
2 tbsp rotel canned tomatoes
2 cloves crushed garlic
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

Throw everything in your food processor, serve chilled over cold pasta or even better over chilled Quinoa. You can also serve over warm noodles, Quinoa, or on Pita bread or even with chips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.75 Kcal (1075 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.32g	8%
Cholesterol	3.16mg	1%
Sodium	807.75mg	34%
Potassium	4165.66mg	89%
Total Carbs	30.36g	10%
Sugars	0.11g	0%
Dietary Fiber	15.01g	60%
Protein	24.27g	49%
Vitamin C	208.5mg	348%
Iron	22.4mg	125%
Calcium	795.6mg	80%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33.87 Kcal (142 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.7g	8%
Cholesterol	0.42mg	1%
Sodium	106.56mg	34%
Potassium	549.56mg	89%
Total Carbs	4.01g	10%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	60%
Protein	3.2g	49%
Vitamin C	27.5mg	348%
Iron	3mg	125%
Calcium	105mg	80%

* 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

low calorie,
low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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