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Creamy Beet Pesto Recipe
Creamy beet pesto recipe made with pumpkin seed for a rich, creamy and healthy dip, sauce or spread with a gorgeous pink color!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
0
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine:
Italian
Diet:
Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings:
1
Cup
Calories:
771
kcal
Author:
Kristen Wood
Ingredients
1
cup
cubed beets
cooked
1/2
cup
raw pumpkin seeds
2
garlic cloves
3/8
cup
parmesan cheese
shredded, vegetarian if necessary
3
tbs
olive oil
1 1/2
tbs
lemon juice
1/2
tsp
sea salt
1/4
tsp
freshly ground black pepper
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
In a food processor or blender, combine all of the above ingredients.
Blend until a smooth pesto forms.
Serve right away, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving:
0.25
cup
|
Calories:
771
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
26
g
|
Fat:
68
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
39
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
26
mg
|
Sodium:
1874
mg
|
Potassium:
790
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
11
g
|
Vitamin A:
348
IU
|
Vitamin C:
18
mg
|
Calcium:
496
mg
|
Iron:
5
mg