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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- 1½ to 2 cups basil loosely packed
- ¼ cup almonds or another nut
- 3 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup parmesan freshly grated
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Blend until well combined. Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
209mg
(9%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
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
% 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.