Tangy Watercress Pesto

Yields Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
 1 large garlic clove
 4 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs
 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon salt
Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 69Calories from Fat 87
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 5.1mg2%
Sodium 89mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a food processor, combine pine nuts and garlic; whirl until finely chopped.

Step 2
2

Add watercress, parmesan, crème fraîche or sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and salt; whirl until smooth.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Ingredients

 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
 1 large garlic clove
 4 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs
 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1
1

In a food processor, combine pine nuts and garlic; whirl until finely chopped.

Step 2
2

Add watercress, parmesan, crème fraîche or sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and salt; whirl until smooth.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

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