Contributed By: Hilary
DCC
Pesto was invented in Italy and can be used for warm or cold pastas.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Low Sodium
Meal Type: Sauces
Ingredients
2 tbsp Golden raisins
1/2 cup Stock
1 clove Garlic, crushed
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/2 cup Blanched and ground almonds
3 tbsp Chopped fresh oregano
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Paprika
Salt to taste
3 tbsp Grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
Soak the raisins in the stock in advance. Saute the garlic in the oil. Add the raisins, almonds, oregano, cumin, paprika, and salt. Just as you remove the mixture from the heat, add the parmesan.
Cook's Notes
Pesto goes well with seafood or can be added to a boring soup to give it more personality. Pesto will keep for several days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 150
;
Total Fat: 11 g
;
Saturated Fat: 2 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
;
Carbohydrates: 9 g
;
Protein: 5 g
;
Vitamin A: 218 IU
;
Vitamin C: 3 mg
;
Calcium: 93 mg
;
Sodium: 103 mg
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Iron: 0.9 mg
;
Fiber: 2 g