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Ricotta Pesto

Emily
Creamy, delicious ricotta pesto. A simple pesto recipe that tastes great and is ready in no time. Use this on many different dishes like pasta or sandwiches.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $5.95
Cuisine Western
Servings 1 cup (240 grams, 8.47 ounces)
Calories 694 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup (125 grams, 4.41 ounces) Ricotta Cheese fresh
  • 2 cups (40 grams, 1.41 ounces) Fresh basil I used sweet basil
  • ½ teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • ¼ cup (2 tablespoons, 25 grams, 0.88 ounces) Nuts or seeds of choice e.g. pistachios, or peanuts
  • ¼ cup (20 grams, 0.71 ounces) Parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or a light flavored oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Lemon Juice optional, to taste
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until well combined (see note 1).
  • Once blended, taste for salt and pepper. Season to your liking. (see note 2). Serve.

Notes

  1. If you find your ingredients are coming up the sides of your food processor while blending, stop the machine and scrape down the sides using a spatula.
  2. If you want your pesto to be thinner in consistency, add a bit more extra virgin olive oil and mix through
This ricotta pesto makes 1 cup (240 grams, 8.47 ounces).
Some ways we love to use this ricotta pesto include on:
  • On crackers as a dip – great for a cheese board or for parties
  • Pasta
  • Sandwiches
  • Grilled meats such as fish or chicken
  • Vegetables

Nutrition

Serving: 240 grams (8.47 ounces) pestoCalories: 694kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g
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