Main Dishes
January 29, 2016
Calories
463
Sodium
647mg
26% DV
Fat
31g
48% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
34g
11% DV
Fiber
9g
37% DV
Cilantro Basil Pesto Pasta
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Delicious pesto tossed over noodles and bathed in peas, broccoli and edamame beans for additional nutrition and protein.
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PESTO:
2 cups of cilantro leaves
2 cups of basil leaves
2 handfuls of chopped kale leaves
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup Parmesean cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
PASTA:
1/2 package of spaghetti noodles
2 cups of frozen broccoli
1 cup of frozen peas
1 cup of frozen edamame beans
2 cups of cilantro leaves
2 cups of basil leaves
2 handfuls of chopped kale leaves
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup Parmesean cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
PASTA:
1/2 package of spaghetti noodles
2 cups of frozen broccoli
1 cup of frozen peas
1 cup of frozen edamame beans
In a food processor or blender, blend 2 handfuls of kale, one zucchini, basil, cilantro, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
Cook pasta noodles in a large...
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Nutritions
Calories
463
Sodium
647mg
26% DV
Fat
31g
48% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
34g
11% DV
Fiber
9g
37% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Polysaturated Fat
4g
29%
Monosaturated Fat
21g
136%
Cholesterol
10mg
3%
Sodium
647mg
26%
Potassium
572mg
16%
Protein
11g
22%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
9g
37%
Sugar
5g
10%
Vitamin A
4154IU
83%
Vitamin B6
1mg
69%
Vitamin C
59mg
99%
Calcium
253mg
25%
Iron
4mg
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.