⏱ 40 min total

Creamy Pesto Vegetables

Name: Creamy Pesto Vegetables
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray; ¼ medium Zucchini; ¼ bunch Broccoli; ⅛ small raw Red onion; ¼ medium Red bell pepper; ⅛ cup Basil pesto; 1 tbsp Heavy whipping cream; 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp, chopped Basil

Per 1 serving · 294 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

262

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
8.8g
13% of calories
Carbs
17g
25% of calories
Fat
19g
62% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Creamy Pesto Vegetables (294 g) has 262 calories, with 8.8 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (21% DV), Vitamin A (23% DV) and Vitamin C (203% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 27% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

89cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.4g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.9g

6.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Dietary fiber21%
Vitamin A23%
Vitamin C203%
Vitamin E22%
Vitamin K191%
Riboflavin (B2)32%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine17%
Niacin11%
Potassium16%
Magnesium15%
Zinc11%
Copper13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium27%
Saturated fat33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a small baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Chop the zucchini, broccoli, red onion, and red bell pepper into rough chunks, and separate the onion layers into small wedges.
3
In a bowl, combine the pesto sauce, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and salt, then toss with the chopped vegetables until evenly coated.
4
Transfer the vegetable mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even cooking.
5
Serve the vegetables warm, garnished with fresh chopped basil.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	209 μg	23%
Vitamin C	183 mg	203%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	230 μg	191%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	32%
Niacin	2 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	41%
Folate (B9)	124 μg	31%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	4%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	22%
Choline	38 mg	7%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	212 mg	21%
Iron	2 mg	22%
Potassium	755 mg	16%
Magnesium	62 mg	15%
Phosphorus	204 mg	29%
Zinc	1 mg	11%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	0.5 mg	20%
Selenium	5 μg	9%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	44 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,188 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.4 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.3 g	—
Lactose	0.3 g	—
Leucine	0.5 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.5 g	—
Maltose	0.3 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.4 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	6 g	—
Proline	0.5 g	—
Retinol	72 μg	—
Serine	0.4 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.3 g	—
Valine	0.4 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 262 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

50min
Walking (3.5 mph)
31min
Cycling (moderate)
22min
Running (6 mph)
37min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Creamy Pesto Vegetables?

One serving of Creamy Pesto Vegetables (1 serving) has 262 calories, which works out to 89 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Creamy Pesto Vegetables high in protein?

Not especially. It has 8.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Creamy Pesto Vegetables keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 25% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Creamy Pesto Vegetables?

610 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Creamy Pesto Vegetables?

6.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (294 g)

Calories262

% Daily Value*

Total fat 19g	24%
Saturated fat 6.5g	33%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 610mg	27%
Total carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary fiber 5.9g	21%
Total sugars 6.3g
Protein 8.8g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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