Spinach Pesto

Name: Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 c. fresh spinach leaves; 2 c. parsley; 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1/3 c. pine nuts, almonds or walnuts; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 2 large cloves garlic; 1 tsp. salt

Vegetarian Dairy

Prep: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Creamy spinach pesto combines fresh spinach, parsley, Parmesan, and nuts for a vibrant, flavorful sauce. Perfect for tossing with hot pasta, it offers a nutritious and delicious meal suitable for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings with family and friends.

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Ingredients

3 c. fresh spinach leaves ⓘ
2 c. parsley ⓘ
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. olive oil ⓘ
1/3 c. pine nuts, almonds or walnuts ⓘ
1/4 c. butter or margarine ⓘ
2 large cloves garlic ⓘ
1 tsp. salt ⓘ

Instructions

In a blender or processor, puree all ingredients until smooth.
Toss with hot cooked pasta (approximately 1 pound).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

851 kcal 43% DV

Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.8g 46% DV

Total Fat 72g 92% DV

Carbs 35.9g 13% DV

Fiber 11.5g 41% DV

Sugar 1.3g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10229.2mg 100% DV

Potassium 1910mg 41% DV

Cholesterol 80mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 13.5mcg 2% DV

Vitamin C 37.8mg 42% DV

Vitamin D 0.1mcg

Calcium 259mg 20% DV

Iron 16.5mg 92% DV

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

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