Asparagus Pesto
Asparagus Pesto

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/3 c. sliced almonds
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 c. olive oil

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Instructions

  1. Cook asparagus in boiling water for 4-6 minutes, until tender. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid and drain.
  2. Cool and chop asparagus.
  3. Add all ingredients except reserved liquid to a food processor and process until well blended, drizzling in the reserved cooking liquid to reach desired texture.
  4. Use in place of pesto in any recipe.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 88 g
Amount per serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.4g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4.3mg 2%
Sodium 91.9mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 4.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.87g 7%
Total Sugars 1.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 3.7g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 70mg 6%
Iron 1.7mg 10%
Potassium 177.1mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Asparagus Pesto Nutrition Scorecared

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