Tamras Lemon Artichoke Pesto

Chopped artichoke hearts with garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Great on rotelle pasta or as an appetizer on mini toasts. Tastes just like the stuff I was paying too much for at the specialty market. We freeze the leftovers in an ice tray for easy weekday dinners.

Step: 1

Place the cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, walnuts, canola oil, olive oil, and salt into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, then pour into a large bowl. Gently stir in chopped artichokes and Parmesan cheese.

Per Serving: 386 calories; protein 5.7g; carbohydrates 6.2g; fat 39.2g; cholesterol 5.5mg; sodium 110.6mg.

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