Recipe of Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto - Food Recipes

* Exported from MasterCook Mac * Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Microwave Sauces/Marinades Vegetables

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

10 ounces frozen spinach -- 1 pkg. 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons green onions -- thinly sliced 1/4 cup pine nuts -- toasted, * see note Parmesan cheese -- ** see note 1 tablespoon yogurt 1 tablespoon mayonnaise * You can substitute sunflower kernels or chopped almonds for the pine nuts if desired. ** A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if using this sauce for pasta, or a mixture of yogurt and mayonnaise if using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish. PESTO: Place frozen spinach in microwave on microwave-safe dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and thaw several minutes on high. Break up center with fork. Drain spinach, pressing out excess moisture. Place in food processor; add chicken broth, flour, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning and oregano. Puree this mixture. Pour back into microwave bowl. Cook on high for 2 minutes. If cooking on stove, cook and stir until thickened. Add tomatoes, green onion and pine nuts; heat through. Toss this with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If using as a sauce for grilled chicken or fish, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt with the pesto.
Serving size: About 1-1/2 cups - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 105 Calories; 7g Fat (57% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 294mg Sodium Serving Ideas : Serve on pasta or use as a sauce for chicken or fish.