Ricotta Pesto

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Ricotta Pesto

Made in a few quick minutes, this homemade creamy ricotta pesto is a delicious spin on a classic. Perfect for tossing over pasta, proteins, grains, roasted vegetables, and more! You’ll love how easily this comes together.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
  • 1½ to 2 cups basil loosely packed
  • ¼ cup almonds or another nut
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • cup parmesan freshly grated
  • cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • lemon zest of 1
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. To a food processor (or high speed blender), add the ricotta, basil, almonds, garlic cloves, parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Blend until well combined. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 19g (95%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 209mg (9%) Potassium 189mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 823IU (16%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 247mg (25%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 209mg 9%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 823IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 247mg 25%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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