Broccoli Pesto Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Broccoli Pesto

A yummy "pesto" that's great on its own, on pasta or as a dip.

Yields:

6 servings

Meal Type:

Appetizer
Side Dish
Sauce and Condiment

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 6 tbsps parmesan cheese
  • 1 package broccoli
  • 9 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  • Defrost broccoli.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet. Add garlic and cook over medium heat until golden brown.
  • Add chilies or pepper flakes and broccoli. Sauté for several minutes until broccoli is very soft.
  • Break up broccoli chunks and add water as needed. Salt to taste.
  • When done, the pesto should be a rough puree.
  • Note: this "pesto" is just as yummy as our favorite fatty version, but less calories and more veggie bang for your buck!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 152
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 10.99g
    % Daily Value 14%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.195g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.274g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 7.026g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 4mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 103mg
    % Daily Value 4%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 9.86g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 4.7g
      % Daily Value 17%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 2.33g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 6.85g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 11mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 116mg
    % Daily Value 129%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 10mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 39%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 406mg
    % Daily Value 9%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 152 KCal
  • Fat 10.99 g
  • Carbs 9.86 g
  • Protein 6.85 g

There are 152 calories in 1 serving of Broccoli Pesto.

How long would it take to burn off 152 KCal?

Basketball

15 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

21 minutes

Jogging

12 minutes

Running

10 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

15 minutes

Walking

17 minutes

Weight Training

17 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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