Amazing, Skinny Spinach Pesto (Gluten-free)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- 3 cups fresh spinach leaves, tightly packed (~6 cups loosely packed)
- 2 cups fresh basil, tightly packed (~4 cups loosely packed)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
- A small amount of salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts under the broiler for about 20 seconds.
- Place toasted pine nuts and all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Scape down sides with a rubber spatula. Blend again, until smooth. Add more salt or pepper, if desired.
- This may be heated or served at room temperature. See serving tips, below.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 32mgFiber: 4gBlue Smart Points: 1Green Smart Points: 1Plus Points: 1