Faux Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 2 cups

Faux Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups fresh baby spinach

½ cup pecans

2 cloves garlic

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

White Sauce for Pasta

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix the spinach pecans garlic Parmesan cheese and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information

Faux Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 112.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.5g 5%

Carbohydrates: 1.2g

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 727.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 66.2mg 7%

Iron: 0.3mg 2%

Magnesium: 12.5mg 5%

Potassium: 66mg 2%

Sodium: 82.4mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 100.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.