Spinach Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups spinach
1/2 lemon , juice and zest of
1 -2 garlic clove (pressed )
1/3 cup olive oil
1 oz parmigiano-reggiano cheese (grated )
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato (optional add as much as you like) (optional)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 lb pasta (thin spagetti, spagetti

Directions:

In the food processor put in the spinach,lemon zest, lemon juice,garlic,olive oil,salt,pepper and cheese (sundried tomatoes). Process til spinach is small and everything is well combined.
Meanwhile boil pasta til Al Dente.
Pour Pesto mixture into large Pasta bowl and toss in hot pasta to coat and 1 or 2 tbs of pasta water if needed.
Serve immediately with chicken or eat alone.
Enjoy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	214.08 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.56 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.17g	20%
Cholesterol	25.13mg	8%
Sodium	207.91mg	9%
Potassium	86.2mg	2%
Total Carbs	20.1g	7%
Sugars	0.15g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.41g	2%
Protein	4.29g	9%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	20.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	196.59 Kcal (823 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.1g	20%
Cholesterol	23.08mg	8%
Sodium	190.93mg	9%
Potassium	79.16mg	2%
Total Carbs	18.46g	7%
Sugars	0.14g	1%
Dietary Fiber	0.37g	2%
Protein	3.94g	9%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	9%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	19.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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