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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 1090kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 7 oz. roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is a smooth paste.
  • Serve as a dip, sandwich spread, pasta sauce or stir into soup for added flavor. To use as a salad dressing, thin with lemon juice and olive oil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1090kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 33gFat: 103gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 55gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 257mgPotassium: 999mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 379IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 9mg
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Nutrition Facts
Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
1090
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
103
g
158
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
25
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
55
g
Sodium
 
257
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
999
mg
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
23
g
8
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
379
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
33
mg
40
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.