Beet & Arugula Pesto
Sweet beets, peppery arugula and toasted pecans are blended together in this dairy-free, healthy pesto recipe. Try it spread on crostini or spooned over grilled chicken or pork.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2015
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Recipe Summary
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Ingredients
Directions
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze in an ice cube tray. Transfer frozen cubes to a sealable plastic bag. Defrost as needed.
For the best flavor, toast nuts and seeds before using in a recipe. To toast small nuts, chopped nuts and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1-Tbsp.
Per Serving:
48 calories; protein 0.3g; carbohydrates 1.1g; dietary fiber 0.4g; sugars 0.6g; fat 4.8g; saturated fat 0.6g; vitamin a iu 77.1IU; vitamin c 0.8mg; folate 9.2mcg; calcium 7.9mg; iron 0.2mg; magnesium 5mg; potassium 38.2mg; sodium 77.9mg.
Exchanges:
1 fat