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Pesto Rice and Vegetables
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Pesto Rice and Vegetables

10 ingredients 2 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

656
Calories
21g
Protein
36g
Fat
66g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Broccoli 1 cup chopped (156g) 55
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Watercress 1 cup (34g) 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

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

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  • 1 1/2 cups packed basil, arugula, watercress, or spinach leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 3 cups cooked brown or white rice
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Directions

1

Finely mince basil and garlic in food processor. Add cheese and oil. Pulse until combined; scrape bowl as necessary.

2

Coat large skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Cook broccoli and carrots until tender crisp. Stir in rice and basil mixture. Serve immediately.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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