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Spinach Almond Pesto
Photo: Chiara Conti

Spinach Almond Pesto

9 ingredients 8 servings openrecipes
Spinach Almond Pesto

"Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

659
Calories
48g
Protein
45g
Fat
21g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup slivered California Almonds, divided
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry
  • 6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

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