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Spur-Of-The-Moment Pesto

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Submitted by jo913

YIELD

7 cups

PREP

20 min

COOK

0 min

READY

25 min

Ingredients

1 ½ 355
CUPS ML BASIL
globe, fresh *
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML BASIL
holy *
3 3
EACH EACH GARLIC CLOVES
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML CHIVES
chopped
1 ½ 355
CUPS ML OLIVE OIL
1 237
CUP ML PARMESAN CHEESE
grated
1 5
TEASPOON ML SALT
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML BLACK PEPPER
½ 118
CUP ML PECANS
1 237
CUP ML CHICKEN
leftover, minced
2 2
EACH EACH ANCHOVY FILLETS *

Directions

In a blender or food processor combine the basils, garlic, chives, cheese, anchovies, salt, pepper, and ½ cup of the olive oil.

Blend at low speed until a purée consistency is achieved.

Drizzle in the remaining oil, blending at low speed until the oil is completely incorporated.

Add the chicken and process no more than five seconds.

Add the pecans and process no more than another five seconds; the chicken and pecans should still be identifiable.

Serve as a sauce for pasta salad or hot pasta.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 164g (5.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 994 91% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 101g 155%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 1005mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Sugars g
Protein 43g
Vitamin A 3% Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 31% Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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