1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and well drained or
2 cups fresh spinach, packed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 cup packed fresh basil
Cooking Instructions
In blender or food processor, combine all ingredients and pulse blend until finely chopped. With blender running, gradually add a small amount of water until mixture is well blended. Mix pesto with hot pasta, use in recipes or spread on sandwiches.
Makes 20 Servings
Serving Size: 1 ounce (2 tablespoons)
Nutrients per serving:
Calories: 27
Total fat: 2 grams (75% of calories)
Saturated fat: trace
Cholesterol: 1 mg
Sodium: 29 mg
Carbohydrate: 1 gram (12% of calories)
Protein: 1 gram (13% of calories)
Dietary fiber: trace
