Serious Eats The Crisper Whisperer: Broccoli And Walnut Pesto Recipe Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 9g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats The Crisper Whisperer: Broccoli And Walnut Pesto Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 9g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats The Crisper Whisperer: Broccoli And Walnut Pesto Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 235 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 584
Total Fat: 55g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 453mg
Total Carbohydrates: 14g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 313mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 582mg Vitamin A: 86mcg
Vitamin C: 140mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli, cut into small florets (about 1 quart)
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Instructions

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