User Manual

Cilantro-Pepita Pesto
DIRECTIONS
• COMBINE pepitas and garlic in Oster
®
Versa
®
Performance Blender;
PULSE 2 to 3 times to chop nely.
• ADD cilantro, spinach, cheese, oil, water, lime juice and pepper; PULSE 5 to 6 times until
nely chopped, using tamper to press ingredients into blade.
• SEASON with salt, if desired.
Makes 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup unsalted pepitas
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 cups lightly packed cilantro leaves
• 2 cups lightly packed spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt, optional
TIPS
Use this pesto as you would any pesto, tossed with hot cooked pasta or roasted vegetables,
or served with grilled sh, chicken, shrimp or scallops. Also try this pesto spread onto spinach
or whole-grain tortillas, then rolled up with scrambled eggs and chopped tomatoes to make
easy but wholesome breakfast burritos.
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 85%
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 47mg
Carbohydrate 2g
Fiber 1g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A 18% Magnesium 12%
Gremolata-Style Pesto
DIRECTIONS
• COMBINE walnuts and garlic in Oster
®
Versa
®
Performance Blender;
PULSE 2 to 3 times to chop nely.
• ADD parsley, arugula, cheese, oil, water, lemon zest and pepper; PULSE 5 to 6 times until
nely chopped, using tamper to press ingredients into blade.
• SEASON with salt, if desired.
Makes 1 cup
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 cups lightly packed Italian parsley leaves
• 1 cup lightly packed arugula
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon nely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt, optional
TIPS
Use this pesto as you would any pesto, tossed with hot cooked pasta or roasted vegetables,
or served with grilled sh, chicken, shrimp or scallops. This pesto is also a avor-packed stir-in
for soups and stews. Or, stir the pesto into plain yogurt, or whirl in a blender with cottage
cheese, to make a wonderful dip for raw veggies.
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 90%
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 4mg
Sodium 46mg
Carbohydrate 2g
Fiber 1g
Protein 2g
SATISFYING SPREADS
SATISFYING SPREADS
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher
or lower depending on your calorie needs.