Mint Pistou

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pecans
  • 1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet, toast the pecans over moderate heat, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  2. Let cool, then chop.
  3. In a food processor, combine the chopped pecans with the mint, parsley, lemon juice and lemon zest and puree until a paste forms.
  4. With the machine on, gradually add the olive oil until smooth.
  5. Season the pistou with salt.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

449 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.6g 7% DV
Total Fat 44.8g 57% DV
Carbs 11.9g 4% DV
Fiber 2.6g 9% DV
Sugar 7.7g 15% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9714mg 100% DV
Potassium 132.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 3.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Calcium 65.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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