Healthy Spinach Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and wrung dry in a kitchen towel
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 4-5 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
• 1 (12 ounce) box silken tofu
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
• 1 dash sesame oil (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Add garlic and parsley to food processor and pulse until garlic is finely minced.

2. 2

   Add tofu, spinach, lemon juice and sesame oil (if using) and process until smooth.

3. 3

   Add salt and pepper to taste and parmesan (if using) and process until just mixed, tasting and adding more salt and pepper if needed.

4. 4

   Toss with hot pasta (I like this with whole wheat linguini), and serve with crusty bread.