Fava Mint Lemon Pesto, 1/2 cup (Manresa via Saveur Mag)

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 287.7
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 4.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 6.6 g

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Introduction

A unique pesto made with fresh fava beans A unique pesto made with fresh fava beans
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 serving Fresh Fava Beans, 1 cup cooked no salt
    3 serving 1 Tbs. chpped fresh mint (by ANEWAY)
    3 oz Almond chopped (by NOOMEE2)
    2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    1 fl oz Lemon Juice
    1 tbsp Lemon Peel
    1 serving Garlic (1 clove) (by AIRAMEI)

Directions

Steam the favas, mash/process until tiny pieces. Process/chop almonds finely. Mince garlic. Add garlic & mint to pestle with lemon peel (zested) and crush with the mortar. Add this back to food processor, add oil & lemon juice, & pulse it until it's well mixed, but not pureed. Serve on crusty bread, toasted pita, or crackers.

Serving Size: Makes 4 approx 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SQUEEDLE.