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Fava Bean, Almond, and Mint Pesto is a Mediterranean sauce / dip recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 2. It calls for 10 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 447 kcal with roughly 13 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, lacto ovo vegetarian, vegetarian and gluten-free.
Combine the fava beans, mint, almonds, Parmesan, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, bell pepper, olive oil, and 1 tablespoon water in a mini food processor.
Process for about two minutes, or until the pesto is smooth and creamy. If it seems too thick, add an additional 1 or 2 teaspoons of water until it reaches your desired consistency. Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate until you're ready to use it.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 447kcal | 22% |
| Fat | 36g | 51% |
| Carbohydrate | 21g | 8% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Milk | Contains |
| Tree nuts | Contains |
| Sulphites |
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| 2g |
| 2% |
| Fibre | 7g | 23% |
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| Protein | 13g | 26% |
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| Sodium | 793mg | 33% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Gluten | Free from |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
