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Spinach & Parsley Pesto
Photo: Chiara Conti

Spinach & Parsley Pesto

9 ingredients 10 min 6 openrecipes
Spinach & Parsley Pesto

A twist on a old favorite, this pesto is made with fresh spinach, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and Asiago cheese. It’s great on pasta and sandwiches or used as a sauce for chicken and fish.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

447
Calories
13g
Protein
42g
Fat
10g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

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

  • ¼ cups Pine Nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
  • 5 cups Fresh Spinach
  • 2 cups Fresh Parsley
  • ¼ cups Asiago Cheese, Grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ⅓ cups Olive Oil, Plus 1 Tablespoon

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By tastykitchen · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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