Easy Asparagus Pesto
User Reviews
4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
578 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Asparagus Pesto
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This fast and easy Fresh Asparagus Pesto Recipe is perfect on pasta in sandwiches or how about dipping with some Italian Crusty Bread?
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Ingredients
- ½ pound asparagus fresh, cleaned and chopped 1 inch slices
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- ¾-1 tablespoon pine nuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- 1-2 tablespoon asparagus water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a pot of boiling water cook asparagus until tender (about 10 minutes). Drain but keep 2-3 tablespoons of the water.
- In a blender or food processor add the cooked asparagus, freshly grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, pepper, lemon juice. Start by adding one tablespoon of asparagus water and two tablespoons of olive oil. Blend, gradually add the remaining olive oil and if needed more asparagus water until you reach desired thickness. Toss with cooked al dente pasta and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan Cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Any leftover Pesto should be placed in an airtight container (add a light covering of olive oil over the pesto) and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
969mg
(40%)
Potassium
503mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1930IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
13.7mg
(15%)
Calcium
332mg
(33%)
Iron
5.7mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 969mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1930IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 332mg | 33% |
| Iron | 5.7mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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8 reviews
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