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Receta Making pesto in the Blendtec Twister Jar { Blendtec Blender Set give away! }
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Ingredientes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 202g | |
| Calories 1285 | |
| Calories from Fat 1189 | 93% |
| Total Fat 135.52g | 169% |
| Saturated Fat 21.97g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium 1095mg | 46% |
| Potassium 302mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 6.6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.35g | 1% |
| Protein 17.54g | 28% |
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