Spinach and Ricotta Pesto

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons walnuts

1/2 lb. spinach, washed and trimmed

1 small clove garlic, coarsley chopped

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

salt to taste

freshly ground pepper to taste

Nutrition Facts

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 143

Calories From Fat: 108

Total Fat: 12g

Cholesterol: 8mg

Sodium: 161mg

Total Carbohydrates: 4g

Protein: 7g

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Place the walnuts, spinach and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl as necessary. With motor running, pour in olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the ricotta, Parmesan and salt and pepper.

Source: "Cool Kitchen" (William Morrow, 1998)

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