Name: Almond Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 cups baby spinach; ¼ cup slivered almonds; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large garlic clove; Sea salt and freshly ground pepper ( to taste)

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Almond Spinach Pesto

Prep Time10 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1 Cup

Calories: 682kcal

Author: Amie Valpone

Ingredients

▢ 4 cups baby spinach
▢ ¼ cup slivered almonds
▢ 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
▢ 1 large garlic clove
▢ Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

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In a food processor, pulse all ingredients until a pesto-like consistency is achieved – smooth but a little chunky if desired. Serve with gluten-free toast, crackers, or sliced vegetables.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Almond Spinach Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682 Calories from Fat 621

% Daily Value*

Fat 69g106%

Saturated Fat 8g40%

Sodium 96mg4%

Potassium 859mg25%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 5g20%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 11255IU225%

Vitamin C 34.7mg42%

Calcium 190mg19%

Iron 4.6mg26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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