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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Escarole & Walnut Pesto
- 1 head escarole
- 3/4 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 T walnut oil
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 57g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 413 | |
| Calories from Fat 386 | 93% |
| Total Fat 44.41g | 56% |
| Saturated Fat 5.36g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1164mg | 49% |
| Potassium 105mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 3.91g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 5% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 3.23g | 5% |
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