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Spinach Walnut Pesto

Source: dLife

A gourmet spread of yogurt, walnuts, and spinach with a touch of nutmeg and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 18 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	48.6

Total Carbs	2.0 g

Dietary Fiber	0.3 g

Sugars	1.3 g

Total Fat	3.9 g

Saturated Fat	0.6 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.7 g

Potassium	12.2 mg

Protein	1.6 g

Sodium	30.4 mg

Dietary Exchanges 3.9 Fat, 0.0 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.0 Meat, 0.1 Milk, 0.0 Starch, 0.1 Lean Meat

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Servings

Ingredients

1.25
1 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt 8.0
8 oz fresh spinach leaves 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 0.5
0 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 2.0
2 tbsp olive oil 0.25
0 1/4 cup reduced fat grated parmesan cheese 3.0
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 0.25
0 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1.0
1 tbsp fresh chives

Directions

Line a colander with 3 layers of cheesecloth or paper coffee filters and place over a bowl.
Add yogurt, cover, and refrigerate 4-6 hours, allowing yogurt to drain. This will make a cup of a yogurt cheese. Set aside 2 tablespoons for this recipe and place the rest in a covered container in the refrigerator for use in another recipe.
Place 2 tablespoons of the yogurt cheese along with all of the other ingredients in a blender. Process until well blended, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides of the container.
Refrigerate until ready to use, then bring to room temperature and stir.