User Manual

Spinach-Basil Pistachio Pesto
DIRECTIONS
• COMBINE pistachios and garlic in Oster
®
Versa
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Performance Blender;
PULSE 2 to 3 times to chop nely.
• ADD basil, spinach, cheese, oil, water 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 pistachios
• 1 large clove garlic
• 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
• 2 cups lightly packed spinach
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 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 brushing this pesto onto whole
wheat pita or naan breads for easy individual pizzas. Top with a little part-skim mozzarella
cheese and a scattering of colorful vegetables, like thinly sliced mushrooms, red onion,
zucchini and tomatoes, before grilling or baking to crispy goodness.
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 117
Calories from Fat 83%
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 44mg
Carbohydrate 3g
Fiber 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 17%
Salsa Fresca
DIRECTIONS
• PLACE onion in Oster
®
Versa
®
Performance Blender; ADD cold water to 2-cup mark on
blender jar. PULSE 2 to 3 times to chop onion; DRAIN, reserving onion.
• PLACE serrano, lime and garlic in blender; PULSE 3 to 4 two times to nely chop pepper
and garlic.
• ADD tomatoes and cilantro; PULSE 4 to 5 times until roughly chopped. TRANSFER to a
small bowl.
• STIR in drained onion; SEASON with salt, if desired.
Makes 1-3/4 cups
INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 small white onion, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 serrano pepper, stemmed
• 1/2 lime, peeled and cut in 4 pieces
• 1 large clove garlic, sliced
• 1 pint (2 cups) grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1 /4 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves
• Kosher salt, optional
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NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Nutrients Per Serving
Calories 12
Calories from Fat 8%
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 3mg
Carbohydrate 3g
Fiber 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 14%
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.