Photo: Chiara Conti
Spinach & Parsley Pesto
9 ingredients
10 min
6
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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.
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
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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