Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball Recipe

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Spinach Pesto Cheese Ball
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  1. Toast pine nuts until golden brown on a baking dish in a preheated 325-degree oven, 6-8 minutes, or in a dry skillet, stirring constantly. Remove to a plate and let cool.
  2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach and basil; cook 3 minutes, until tender (or place in a microwave-safe dish, lightly cover with plastic wrap and cook on high 2 minutes). Drain in a colander; rinse under cold water. Press to extract excess moisture.
  3. Place spinach, basil, 1 cup Parmesan, shredded cheese blend, cream cheese, garlic and pepper to taste in food processor fitted with a metal blade; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  4. Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, parsley and pine nuts on a plate. Moisten your hands with water; roll the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in the nut mixture to coat.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 96.34 Kcal (403 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.73g 12%
Cholesterol 10.39mg 3%
Sodium 202.43mg 8%
Potassium 113.01mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.96g 1%
Sugars 0.56g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 3%
Protein 5.71g 11%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 263.61 Kcal (1104 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.15g 12%
Cholesterol 28.44mg 3%
Sodium 553.9mg 8%
Potassium 309.22mg 2%
Total Carbs 5.36g 1%
Sugars 1.54g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 3%
Protein 15.63g 11%
Vitamin C 12.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 4%
Iron 2.5mg 5%
Calcium 446.1mg 16%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.4
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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