Tangy Watercress Pesto

Yield: Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2  cup  toasted pine nuts
• 1  large garlic clove
• 4  cups  loosely packed watercress sprigs
• 1  cup  shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2  cup  crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1/2  cup  extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4  cup  fresh lemon juice
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

1. In a food processor, combine pine nuts and garlic; whirl until finely chopped.

2. Add watercress, parmesan, crème fraîche or sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and salt; whirl until smooth.

Note: Nutritional analysis is per tbsp.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

69 (87% from fat)

Protein:

1.9g

Fat:

6.7g (sat 2)

Carbohydrate:

0.8g

Fiber:

0.3g

Sodium:

89mg

Cholesterol:

5.1mg