PARSLEY PEPITA PESTO

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I just found this recipe in a magazine, I have not made it yet, but I plan to soon. But I thought I would share it, since it seems like an easy recipe.

Provided by Peg Haskins

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 clove garlic
2 c packed parsley leaves
1 tsp lemon zest, grated
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon juice
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
salt & pepper
1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp grated romano

Steps:

  • 1. Toast pepitas in a dry skillet over medium heat, tossing until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • 2. With food processor running, drop in garlic to chop. Pulse in next 4 ingredients and 1/2 tsp. salt. Pulse in cheese and pepitas. Scrape down sides of bowl. With machine running, add oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3. PerServing ( 2 TBSP.): 181 Cal. 19g Fat(3g Sat), 2mg Chol, 1g Fiber, , 3g Carb, 186mg Sod.4g Protein
  • 4. Make it ahead: To Freeze: Portion into ice cube trays. Add a little olive oil on top to help keep the pesto green.
  • 5. To Serve: Defrost frzen Pesto overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temperature, 20 to 30 minutes stirring occasionally.

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