Pine Nut-spinach Pesto
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Meats, Grains, Dairy | Microwave, Vegetables | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 10 | oz | Frozen spinach, 1 pkg. |
| 1/2 | c | Chicken broth |
| 1 | T | All-purpose flour |
| 1/4 | t | Garlic salt |
| 1/4 | t | Lemon pepper |
| 1/2 | t | Oregano |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped tomatoes |
| 2 | T | Green onions, thinly |
| Sliced | ||
| 1/4 | c | Pine nuts, toasted * see |
| Note | ||
| Parmesan cheese, ** see | ||
| 1 | T | Yogurt |
| 1 | T | Mayonnaise |
INSTRUCTIONS
You can substitute sunflower kernels or chopped almonds for the pine nuts if desired. ** A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if using this sauce for pasta, or a mixture of yogurt and mayonnaise if using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish. PESTO: Place frozen spinach in microwave on microwave-safe dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and thaw several minutes on high. Break up center with fork. Drain spinach, pressing out excess moisture. Place in food processor; add chicken broth, flour, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning and oregano. Puree this mixture. Pour back into microwave bowl. Cook on high for 2 minutes. If cooking on stove, cook and stir until thickened. Add tomatoes, green onion and pine nuts; heat through. Toss this with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt with the pesto. Yield: About 1-1/2 cups Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill From: Emory!a4450gh.Esr.Hp.Com!garhow@sdate: Mon, 21 Mar 94 16:05:59 Est File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdja006.zip
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 297
Calories From Fat: 174
Total Fat: 20.1g
Cholesterol: 38.6mg
Sodium: 1149.4mg
Potassium: 393.9mg
Carbohydrates: 10g
Fiber: 3.4g
Sugar: 2.1g
Protein: 21.6g