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Roasted-Almond Ricotta Pesto with Olives
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Roasted-Almond Ricotta Pesto with Olives

9 ingredients Makes 4 to 6 servings openrecipes
Roasted-Almond Ricotta Pesto with Olives
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

328
Calories
12g
Protein
25g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Olive 1 large (4g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2/3 cup roasted unsalted almonds
  • 4 cups basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup ricotta (preferably fresh)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
  • Accompaniment: 1 pound spaghetti, cooked and drained, reserving 1 cup cooking water

Directions

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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