Spinach and Toasted Walnut Pesto

Name: Spinach and Toasted Walnut Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 6 cups fresh spinach; .5 cup EV olive oil; .5 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 cloves garlic crushed; .5 cup walnuts; salt pepper and a dash of nutmeg

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Minutes to Prepare: 15

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

6 cups fresh spinach.5 cup EV olive oil.5 cup grated parmesan cheese2 cloves garlic, crushed.5 cup walnutssalt, pepper, and a dash of nutmeg

Directions

Toast walnuts in toaster oven. In the mean time, heat oil and garlic in a small pan for about 5 minutes. Pack spinach into a food processor or blender. Add walnuts, seasoning, and warm oil/garlic. Pulse until a paste forms. Pour into bowl and stir in cheese. Add additional seasoning to taste. Toss with warm pasta. One serving is about 1 Tablespoon. This recipe will make about 12 servings. The rest can be frozen or refrigerated. Great with shrimp and Fettuccine.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STAPIER01.

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 110.4
Total Fat: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
Sodium: 102.4 mg
Total Carbs: 1.0 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 2.4 g

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