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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (62g)

Recipe makes 3 servings

Calories 202
Calories from Fat 172 (85%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 19.2g 29%
Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%
Monounsaturated Fat 9.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 198mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 4.3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 5.5g 10%
Vitamin A 1182mcg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.2mcg 3%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 1mg 8%

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Basil Pesto Recipe #8650

This is a wonderful low fat lemon flavored pesto. This was my first taste of pesto and I've never gone back! Update as of 2/13/04 I'm glad that you all like this. I freeze this now and keep it on hand for my spaghetti sauce or others sauces. It freezes great!
by Bonnie Traynor

10 min | 10 min prep

SERVES 3 -4

  1. Mix everything together in food processor except the oil and lemon.
  2. Once everything is mixed well, drizzle with lemon and oil.
  3. Mix until well blended.
  4. Serve on pasta or just about anything that needs a pick me up.
  5. Will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 days.
  6. Enjoy!

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