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Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

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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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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 151.5
Description
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
  • 10 ounce Frozen spinach -- 1 package.
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 cup Chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon Green onions -- thinly
Directions
  1. 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. 2
    A
  3. 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. 4
    PESTO: Place frozen spinach in microwave on microwave-safe dish.
  5. 5
    Cover with vented plastic wrap and thaw several minutes on high.
  6. 6
    Break up center with fork.
  7. 7
    Drain spinach, pressing out excess moisture.
  8. 8
    Place in food processor; add chicken broth, flour, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning and oregano.
  9. 9
    Puree this mixture.
  10. 10
    Pour back into microwave bowl.
  11. 11
    Cook on high for 2 minutes.
  12. 12
    If cooking on stove, cook and stir until thickened.
  13. 13
    Add tomatoes, green onion and pine nuts; heat through.
  14. 14
    Toss this with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  15. 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.

Keywords: allpurpose, blending, broth, chicken, chopped, flour, frozen, garlic, green, grilling, italian, lemon, microwave, nutspinach, onions, oregano, package, pepper, pesto, pine
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