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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
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Serving Size 1 (58g) Recipe makes 4 servings |
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| Calories 373 | ||
| Calories from Fat 364 | (97%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 40.5g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 29.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 2mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 42mg | 1% | |
| Potassium 120mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.0g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 7% | |
| Sugars 0.9g | ||
| Protein 2.6g | 5% | |
Macadamia Pesto
By: **Jubes**
May 5, 2009
Pesto with an Aussie twist using macadamias instead of the typical pine nuts. Delicious served over a light fish or pan-fried chicken. Serves 4. Can be made in larger quantity for pasta. A small qualntity to be used immediately as the pesto will discolour if stored. You dont need to be exact with measurements and can add more or less to taste
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh rocket (arugula leaves)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup roasted macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup light olive oil (can substitute in some macadamia nut oil if desired)
- salt, to taste
Directions
1
Blend all ingredients until desired consistency for pesto. Salt to taste.2
Serve as a topping over a light fish or pan-fried chicken breasts.
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