SPINACH ALMOND PESTO

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

Provided by Almond Board

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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds in a food processor, blending just until smooth.
  • Toss pesto sauce with cooked fettuccine and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and remainder of slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 9.1 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 241.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Manjhi Pur
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pesto didn't turn out as green as the picture.


Janan Jar
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This pesto is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it.


Sadia Mehmood
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds for the almonds. It turned out great!


Sherick Mahoua
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Mr Locker
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I love the addition of lemon juice to this pesto. It really brightens up the flavor.


ntobeko mkhwanazi
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious.


IM PANTHER
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This pesto is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a restaurant.


telson toh
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I made this pesto for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Malik Saleem
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's my new go-to pesto recipe.


Halem Shak
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This pesto is the perfect balance of flavors. It's not too salty, not too sweet, and not too bitter.


Mehmood Faysal
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The almonds in this pesto add a really nice crunch.


Lydia Diego
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I love that this pesto is made with spinach. It gives it a really nice color and flavor.


Sentongo Travis
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This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to grilled chicken. It's always delicious.


Hassan Sunny66
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I've made this pesto several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Jessica Bozin
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this pesto was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The pesto turned out great, and it tasted even better than I expected.


Arsalan nawaz
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This pesto is amazing! I love the combination of spinach, almonds, and basil. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit.