Faux Pesto

Not your usual pesto. Everyone will be surprised when they learn the secret ingredients.

Step: 1

Mix the spinach, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; stream the olive oil into the mixture as it blends. Season with salt and pepper.

Per Serving: 113 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 1.2g; fat 11.1g; cholesterol 4.4mg; sodium 82.4mg.

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