Peppery Green Pesto
Spinach helps tame the bite of watercress or arugula in this sauce.
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Spinach helps tame the bite of watercress or arugula in this sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 cups watercress or arugula
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt, optional
Preparation
Pulse cashews, Parmesan, and garlic in food processor until chopped. Add greens, and pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, blend in oil. Season with salt (if using).
Nutrition Information
- Calories 78
- Carbohydrate Content 1 g
- Cholesterol Content 1 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 0.5 g
- Protein Content 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 27 mg
- Sugar Content 0.5 g