Borage Pesto

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Borage Pesto). Try a different kind of pesto by using borage instead of basil. Tastes great with noodles. Use young borage leaves.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Borage Pesto

Ingredients

1 ½ cups borage leaves

2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 clove garlic

or more to taste

salt

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

plus more as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry borage leaves. Roast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned 2 to 4 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.

Step 2

Combine borage leaves roasted pumpkin seeds Parmesan cheese garlic and salt in a food processor. With the food processor running add olive oil and process until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to a jar and add more olive oil to cover. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Borage Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 65.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 0.9g

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Fat: 6.6g 10%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 0.9mg

Vitamin A Iu: 571.8IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.3mg 3%

Vitamin C: 4.8mg 8%

Folate: 2.9mcg 1%

Calcium: 24.8mg 3%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 16.7mg 6%

Potassium: 79.2mg 2%

Sodium: 26.3mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 59.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.