Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Advanced
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Italian-style classic sauce that brings home-style flavor to your table
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This Italian sauce features Frozen spinach — 1 package., Chicken broth, All-purpose flour, Garlic salt, Lemon pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

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Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 151.5

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This Italian sauce features Frozen spinach -- 1 package., Chicken broth, All-purpose flour, Garlic salt, Lemon pepper. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sliced 1/4 c Pine nuts -- toasted, * see Note Parmesan cheese -- ** see Note 1 tb Yogurt 1 tb Mayonnaise * You can substitute sunflower kernels or chopped almonds for the pine nuts if desired.
  2. A
  3. sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if using this sauce for pasta, or a mixture of yogurt and mayonnaise if using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish.
  4. PESTO: Place frozen spinach in microwave on microwave-safe dish.
  5. Cover with vented plastic wrap and thaw several minutes on high.
  6. Break up center with fork.
  7. Drain spinach, pressing out excess moisture.
  8. Place in food processor; add chicken broth, flour, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning and oregano.
  9. Puree this mixture.
  10. Pour back into microwave bowl.
  11. Cook on high for 2 minutes.
  12. If cooking on stove, cook and stir until thickened.
  13. Add tomatoes, green onion and pine nuts; heat through.
  14. Toss this with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  15. If using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt with the pesto

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 151.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.7g8%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 26.7mg9%
Sodium 223.5mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 13.9g5%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g26%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 16.1g33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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