Spinach Pesto

  • I just made this and it turned out good so I thought I would share. Goes great on pasta.

    Spinach Pesto
    4 cups spinach
    1 cup chicken broth
    4 cloves garlic minced (or if you have the pre-minced type 2 tablespoons)
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    2 tablespoons dried basil
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 cup reduced fat parmesan cheese

    Combine all ingredients in the blender or food processor until smooth.

    Makes 4 large servings

    Calories 69
    Fat 4.5 g
    Saturated Fat 1.5
    Sodium 311 mg
    Cholesterol 6 mg
    Carbs 2.8
    Fiber .7
    Protein 4.7

    Vitamin A 57%
    Calcium 11%
    Vitamin C 18%
    Iron 6%
  • Yum! I'll have to try this. I bet it would be really good over chicken too!
  • Yum! This sounds delicious, I will definitely have to try this out when I'm hope over Christmas.
  • Wow, thanks for posting! I've made spinach pesto before and it's excellent. I'm glad you reminded me of it.