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Brazil Nut Pesto

Brazil Nut Pesto

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This pesto packs an uncommonly big nutritional punch, and it’s good for your bones, too! Enjoy it over pasta, with vegetables, on crackers, or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 279 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese*
  • 1/4 cup brazil nuts
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • *Vegan? No problem! Just substitute cheesy-tasting nutritional yeast, which is also high in B vitamins!

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more oil if needed.

Notes

Since pesto contains just a few ingredients, the quality of those ingredients really matters if you want the best flavor! If you can, choose an organic olive oil and real parmesan. Trust me — your taste buds will thank you. :)

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 1455IUVitamin C: 11.9mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 1.8mg
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