Description
If you're after more of a traditional pesto but still want to cut back on a bit of oil, then this pesto recipe is for you. Yes, extra virgin olive oil is a very healthy fat you should be consuming, but too much can lead to an excess of calories. I typically prefer some type of pesto as the sauce on my Home Oven Baked Pizza This recipe cuts down on a bit of the oil while still preserving all the taste of the classic. Check out some of my other pesto recipes, with varying amounts of oil, different kinds of nuts, vegan versions, and high protein versions.
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.20
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 2 tbsp, whole Almonds
- 2/3 cup Frozen spinach, thawed
- 4 tsp Minced garlic
- 6 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Water
Instructions
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- Add the almonds to a pan over medium heat. Toast the nuts for 2-3 minutes or until lightly fragrant and softened
- Add the nuts and the rest of the ingredients to the food processor. Blend until smooth and combined. Thin out with more water if needed, and season with salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
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Total Fat: 5.8g (7%
7 % of Daily Value (78 g)
)
Saturated Fat: 1.3g (7%
7 % of Daily Value (20 g)
)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.4g
Cholesterol: 4mg (1%
1 % of Daily Value (300 mg)
)
Sodium: 162mg (7%
7 % of Daily Value (2300 mg)
)
Total Carbohydrate: 2.5g (1%
1 % of Daily Value (275 g)
)
Fiber: 0.7g (2%
2 % of Daily Value (28 g)
)
Net Carbs: 1.8g
Total Sugar: 0.3g
Protein: 2.5g (5%
5 % of Daily Value (50 g)
)
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Vitamin B12: 0.07mcg (3%
3 % of Daily Value (2.4 mcg)
)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0%
0 % of Daily Value (20 mcg)
)
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Calcium: 69mg (5%
5 % of Daily Value (1300 mg)
)
Iron: 0.37mg (2%
2 % of Daily Value (18 mg)
)
Magnesium: 17mg (4%
4 % of Daily Value (420 mg)
)
Potassium: 77mg (2%
2 % of Daily Value (4700 mg)
)
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29.6
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0.7
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8.3
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