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Spinach Pesto

Source: dLife

A blend of spinach, basil, and Parmesan cheese that can be tossed with your favorite pasta or used as a topping for sliced tomatoes or vegetables.

Rating:
Prep Time:	10 minutes
Cook Time:	0 minutes
Difficulty:	Easy

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	74.1

Total Carbs	0.8 g

Dietary Fiber	0.1 g

Sugars	0.1 g

Total Fat	7.4 g

Saturated Fat	1.2 g

Unsaturated Fat	0.7 g

Potassium	20.1 mg

Protein	0.6 g

Sodium	2.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 7.4 Fat, 0.1 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 0.0 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

2.0
2 oz fresh spinach leaves 3.0
3 tbsp fresh basil 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 1.0
1 tbsp low sodium parmesan cheese 2.0
2 tbsp olive oil 1.0
1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1.0
1 pinch salt 1.0
1 pinch black pepper

Directions

Using food processor or blender, purée spinach, basil, garlic, cheese, and oil until smooth.
Stir in lemon juice.
Cover and allow pesto to sit 2 to 3 hours. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.