Saturday, November 13, 2010

Fresh and Delicious

Spinach Pesto
BH&G

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups torn fresh spinach, firmly packed
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds (I prefer using toasted walnuts)
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup olive oil or cooking oil (may add a little more as needed)


Directions:

In a blender container or food processor combine spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic, and salt. Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns till a paste forms, stopping the machine several times and scraping the sides.

With the machine running slowly, gradually add olive oil and blend or process to the consistency of soft butter.

Serve over your favorite pasta. Also great on soup, toasted french bread, or meats.

I love the freshness of this pesto and it is much cheaper to make when you sub in spinach and walnuts for the traditional basil and pine nuts. I even love to eat it on scrambled eggs!

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