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

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

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?
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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.