Basil Parmesan Spread

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato paste

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend the spinach, basil and garlic. Gradually mix in the olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Process until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Blend cream cheese and feta cheese in a medium bowl.
  3. Line a separate medium bowl with plastic wrap. Spread 1/2 the cream cheese mixture in the bowl. Top with sun-dried tomato paste and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining cream cheese mixture. Pat together, cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving. Flip out of the plastic lined bowl onto a medium serving dish to serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

626 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25g 50% DV
Total Fat 44.2g 57% DV
Carbs 39.9g 14% DV
Fiber 11.6g 42% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10560.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1272mg 27% DV
Cholesterol 49.8mg 17% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 265.5mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 12.8mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 947.8mg 73% DV
Iron 26.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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