Fitness Month Tip #3:
Let's Try Something New Today:
Parsley Walnut Pesto

After last week’s Health Tip, you may be feeling a little deflated. Fret not! Below is a yummy recipe that uses the “good fats.” It’s sure to please at your next gathering.

Walnuts have polyunsaturated omega-3 fats (healthy!) and olive oil is a good source of monounsaturated fats (also good). Pair this dish with salmon, pasta or white-meat poultry.

• 3 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley (about 2-1/2 oz.)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (brings out the flavor when you toast them!)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped

Combine all ingredients in a food process and process until smooth. Yield: 12 servings.

CALORIES: 69; FAT 6.7g (sat 0.8g, mono 2.9g, poly 2.7g); PROTEIN 1.3g; CARB 2g; FIBER 0.9g; CHOL 0.0g; IRON 1.1mg; SODIUM 156mg; CALC 27mg.

Recipe from Cooking Light, April 2008.

Health Tips provided by the California Task Force on Youth and Workplace Wellness (Wellness Task Force). Senator Tom Torlakson, Chair.