Spinach Parsley Pesto
This Parsley Pesto is a quick and easy sauce that is full of fresh flavors. Spinach adds a healthy kick, and pine nuts and Asiago cheese add delicious flavor and texture. Toss it with hot pasta for an easy meal, or use it as a spread for sandwiches, toast, or bagels. It's also delicious with grilled meat or as a sauce for vegetables.
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Servings: 1 cup of pesto
Ingredients
- 1/4 cups pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 5 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese
- Zest of one lemon
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil plus 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender first chop up the pine nuts and garlic, pulsing several times.
- Add in the spinach, parsley, asiago cheese, lemon zest and juice and salt. Blend until smooth stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, if necessary.
- Slowly drizzle in 1/3 cup of olive oil while blending. You may want to add more depending on how thick you want the sauce.
- Makes approximately 1 cup of pesto.
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Nutrition Estimate
Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25.8g | Saturated Fat: 4.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.4g | Cholesterol: 3.6mg | Sodium: 428.6mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.7g
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