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Zuni Sage Pesto

Name: Zuni Sage Pesto
Prep time: 15

(7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5)

15 min prep

4 servings

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6 ingredients

This delicious fall version of Zuni Sage Pesto is made with aromatic fresh sage leaves and rich walnuts. It is absolutely wonderful. Whether you stir it into a simple pumpkin soup, put a dollop...

¼ cup packed fresh sage leaves
½ cup mild olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled
Salt and pepper, to taste
½ cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

342 cals

Fat

33 g

Saturated Fat

7 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

21 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Sugar

0 g

Fiber

3 g

Protein

8 g

Sodium

257 mg

Directions

Puree the sage, olive oil and garlic in a food processor or blender. Add the walnuts and continue to puree. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and puree until smooth.2. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to eat. This recipe makes one cup of pesto, which is roughly four servings.

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