Creamy Sicilian Pesto with Ricotta and Walnuts

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    149 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mediterranean

Creamy Sicilian Pesto with Ricotta and Walnuts

Creamy Sicilian Pesto with Ricotta and Walnuts has mild and delicate flavor and is perfect with pasta, sandwiches or vegetables. 10-minute easy recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 150 grams or 5 oz ricotta cheese
  • 5 in sun dried tomato halves soakedolive oil and roughly chopped
  • 10 leaves basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 50 grams or 2 oz walnuts
  • 50 grams or 2 oz grated Parmigiano Reggiano or any other hard cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • tomato paste to adjust the color
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Instructions

  1. Combine ricotta cheese, sun dried tomatoes, basil, garlic, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil and blend in food processor until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add some tomato paste to adjust the color. Serve with pasta, bread, fresh or roasted vegetables or as a dip. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 1 cup of vegan pesto which is roughly 8 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
  • Store the pesto in an airtight jar in the fridge for about 7 days.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 107mg (3%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 121mg (12%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 107mg 2%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 121mg 12%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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