Watercress pesto

  • Published: 10 Apr 18
  • Updated: 18 Mar 24

We’ve used a mixture of watercress and basil in this pesto recipe for a lighter, fresher taste. Stir through pasta or keep stored in the fridge.

It’s a quick and easy recipe that really shows off the colour and flavour of fresh watercress. Stir through pasta, spread on crostini or serve as a dip with crudité.

Want something else? Click here for lots more homemade pesto recipes including a mint, hazelnut and kale versions.

  • Makes enough for 400g pasta
  • Ready in 10 mins
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Recipe from March 2018 Issue

Nutrition

Calories
192kcals
Fat
19g (4.8g saturated)
Protein
4.4g
Carbohydrates
0.8g (0.5g sugars)
Fibre
1.2g
Salt
0.81g

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