Spinach Almond Pesto

Name: Spinach Almond Pesto recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: ½ cup pine nuts; 1 cup slivered California Almonds, divided; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry; 6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish; ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth; ½ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

by Camille Dubois 8 months ago

4.4 (9)

307.7 kcal

6.8 g carbs

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Description

Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes.

Ingredients

½ cup pine nuts
1 cup slivered California Almonds, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry
6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

1. Place almonds and pine nuts (keep separate) in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring occasionally until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.
2. Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds in a food processor, blending just until smooth.
3. Toss pesto sauce with cooked fettuccine and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and remainder of slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 8 servings

calories: 307.7 kcal

carbohydrates: 6.8 g

protein: 10.2 g

saturated fat: 4.8 g

cholesterol: 9.1 mg

sodium: 241.7 mg

fiber: 2.8 g

sugar: 1.3 g