Spinach Pesto
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 cups.
Serve this vibrant pesto on pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more. If you don't have fresh oregano on hand, you can omit it. —Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh baby spinach
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2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
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1 cup grated Romano cheese
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2 tablespoons fresh oregano
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1 cup olive oil
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Hot cooked pasta
Directions
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1.
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the walnuts, lemon juice and zest; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
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2.
Serve desired amount of pesto with pasta. Transfer remaining pesto to ice cube trays. Cover and freeze up to 1 month.
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3.
To use frozen pesto: Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve with pasta.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 177 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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