Courtesy of Wheat Foods Council
10Servings•15 Min.Prep Time•15 Min.Cook Time•
原料：
Cilantro Pistachio Pesto (makes 3/4 c.)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 c.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. salted pistachios, toasted, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. olive oil
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Rest of recipe:
1 (13.25-oz.) box whole wheat rotini or penne pasta
2 c. shredded or chopped cooked white meat chicken (cooked leftovers or rotisserie chicken are options)
1 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved
说明：
- To prepare pesto, put cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, pistachios (minus 2 tablespoons), and salt in a food processor or blender. Add about half the olive oil and blend. Add remainder of olive oil and blend until mixture reaches desired consistency.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Return pasta to cooking pot on low heat, add pesto and chicken, heating until warmed through. Add tomatoes. Stir to combine.
- Top with reserved 2 tablespoons of nuts then serve. Can be served warm, room temperature or cold as a summer salad.
- Adapted from a recipe developed by Christy Wilson, RD
营养：
| 成分 | 数值 |
|---|
| Calories | 265 |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 25mg |
| Total Carbs | 30g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 14g |
| Sodium | 166mg |