Faux Pesto

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Not your usual pesto. Everyone will be surprised when they learn the secret ingredients.

Submitted by My Hot Southern Mess

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh baby spinach
½ cup pecans
2 cloves garlic
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Mix the spinach, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

113	Calories
11g	Fat
1g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 113
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 82mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g	5%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 66mg	5%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 66mg	1%

* 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.

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