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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (28g)

Recipe makes 10 servings

Calories 145
Calories from Fat 133 (92%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 14.8g 22%
Saturated Fat 2.3g 11%
Monounsaturated Fat 8.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg 0%
Sodium 45mg 1%
Potassium 105mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 1.9g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g 3%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 2.4g 4%

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Super Spinach Pesto

Recipe #118518 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Morris#203
Apr 22, 2005

This has been a great recipe that uses spinach instead of the traditional basil as its base, making it cheaper to make. Great in homemade tomato soup.

SERVES 10 , 1 1/2 cups (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    .Mix all ingredients in a food processer except the spinach.
  2. 2
    Add spinach last, and process until smooth.
  3. 3
    Serve with crackers or in tomato soup.

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From: zannah17

On Sep 20, 2008

I never thought about using spinach in pesto! I had a some basil as well & used it as well as the spinach. I used pine nuts since that is what I had & I 86'd the dried oregano. I figure using the spinach...it's an extra health boost! Will continue to do that from now on even if I have tons of basil. This is great. Thanks!

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  • From: Roxygirl in Colorado

    On Apr 2, 2008

    I was in a pinch for pesto and though I'd give this a try, and I'm glad I did. I loved how close to basil pesto this came to. The dried herbs make it! I usually have spinach on hand so will certainly make this again. Thanks, Morris! Roxygirl

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    From: Picholine

    On Jan 21, 2006

    Excellent! I followed the recipe, using 3 cups packed spinach, and ended up with about 1.5 cups of concentrated pesto. I was skeptical about it not having salt but I didn't miss it. So far I've had it with spaghetti (about 1 T per bowl) and parmesan, and on crackers with cream cheese and sundried tomatoes. I'll probably freeze the rest. This is a wonderfully economical recipe tastes as good as (and is even healthier than) fresh basil pesto.

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    From: eatrealfood

    On Jul 12, 2005

    this sure is super. i had some leftover spinach, too little for most uses that require cooking - where the leaves totally wilt down - so i chose this recipe. very flavorful and very easy to throw together. i did drizzle some fresh lemon juice when serving to perk it up a bit. it was great, thanks for posting.

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