Mixed-Herb Pesto
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 53
- Calories from fat: 82%
- Fat: 4.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.9g
- Monounsaturated fat: 2.9g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
- Protein: 1.6g
- Carbohydrate: 2.1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Sodium: 83mg
- Calcium: 55mg
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 cups torn spinach
- 3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup arugula leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add spinach and next 7 ingredients (spinach through salt); process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended. Spoon into a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; store in refrigerator.
Mixed-Herb Pesto Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sauces/Condiments
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Nuts, Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Saturated Fat
- COOKING METHOD: Food Processor
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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