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Ingredientes
- The Lemon Bowl: Lemony Pistachio Basil Pesto
- Dishin & Dishes: Kale Pesto and Mushroom Stuffed Porterhouse Chops
- Creative Culinary: Pesto Potato Salad with Parmesan Walnuts
- Weelicious: Kale Pesto
- Napa Farmhouse 1885: Garden Salad With Basil-Pesto Vinaigrette
- Red or Green: Corn On The Cob With Basil-Jalapeno Vinaigrette
- Homemade Delish: Spinach and Kale Pesto
- Domesticate Me: Ratatouille Quinoa Bake with Pesto and Buffalo Mozzarella
- The Mom 100: Crusted Loin Lamb Chops with Mint Basil Pesto
- Taste with the Eyes: Fresh, Fabulous, and Frugal – Carrot Top Pesto
- Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Chicken Breasts with Coconut and Cilantro Pesto
- Healthy Eats: Green Is the New Black: 5 Must-Try Pestos
- FN Dish: 6 Non-Pasta Ways to Go Big with Pesto
View Full Recipe at Creative Culinary
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 284g | |
| Calories 1167 | |
| Calories from Fat 586 | 50% |
| Total Fat 65.09g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 18.36g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1037mg | 43% |
| Potassium 285mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 130.2g | 35% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 1.62g | 1% |
| Protein 15.48g | 25% |
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