Nut-Free Spinach Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 cup

Nut-Free Spinach Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

8 cups packed baby spinach

1 ½ cloves garlic

½ cup olive oil

divided

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Four Cheese Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place spinach leaves and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Blend in more olive oil as needed to create a spreadable paste. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Transfer pesto a bowl and stir in Parmesan cheese lemon juice and zest.

Nutritional Information

Nut-Free Spinach Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 74.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.4g 3%

Carbohydrates: 0.8g

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1417.8IU 28%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Vitamin C: 4.8mg 8%

Folate: 29.5mcg 7%

Calcium: 43.4mg 4%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 12.9mg 5%

Potassium: 89.1mg 3%

Sodium: 60mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 67.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.