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Easy Spinach-Almond Pesto
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Spinach Pesto Pasta

Kids like the sweeter taste of spinach over basil in this recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Cindy Santa Ana

Ingredients

  • 1-2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup shredded pecorino romano -Can also use parmesan
  • Sea salt & Pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor, except the olive oil. With machine still running, pour the olive oil through the top until combined.
  • Add pesto to warm, cooked pasta. Add in leftover chicken, or other protein, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 142mg | Vitamin A: 730IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1.3mg