Put it on Anything Pesto

INGREDIENTS

  • 7 cups of spinach
  • ½ cup almonds, whole or crushed
  • Juice of one lemon
  • ¾ cup of leeks (white and pale green parts)
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING

(approx. 2 Tbsp; makes 12 servings)

83 calories; 3 grams carbohydrate; 8 grams fat; 2 grams protein; 1 gram dietary fiber
Average cost for one recipe: $4.09

DIRECTIONS

Thoroughly wash the leeks before using by slicing the leek and placing the sliced pieces into a bowl of water. Once the dirt is removed, dry the sliced leeks in a paper towel. Place the spinach, almonds, and lemon juice in the food processor. Process until finely chopped. Then, add all other ingredients and process until the pesto has a smooth texture. Serve as a spread on sandwiches, a sauce for pasta, a topping for grilled chicken, or as an appetizer with carrot sticks.