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Almond and Parsley Pesto with Asparagus and Freekeh
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Almond and Parsley Pesto with Asparagus and Freekeh

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

690
Calories
45g
Protein
42g
Fat
41g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Romano Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup diced almonds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked, cracked freekeh* (yields approximately 3 cups cooked)
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces (roughly 1 dozen asparagus stems)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes

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By whatsgabycooking · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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