*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                          Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Microwave                        Pesto

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10      oz            Frozen spinach
     1/2  c             Chicken broth
   1      tb            All-purpose flour
     1/4  ts            Garlic salt
     1/4  ts            Lemon pepper
     1/2  ts            Oregano
     1/4  c             Tomatoes -- chopped
   2      tb            Green onions -- thinly sliced
     1/4  c             Pine nuts -- toasted, * see note
                        Parmesan cheese -- ** see note
   1      tb            Yogurt
   1      tb            Mayonnaise

* You can substitute sunflower kernels or chopped almonds for the
  pine nuts if desired.

** A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if using this sauce for pasta, or a
   mixture of yogurt and mayonnaise if using as a sauce for grilled
   chicken or fish.

Pesto:

Place frozen spinach in microwave on microwave-safe dish. Cover with
vented plastic wrap and thaw several minutes on high. Break up center
with fork.

Drain spinach, pressing out excess moisture. Place in food processor;
add chicken broth, flour, garlic salt, lemon-pepper seasoning, and
oregano. Puree this mixture. Pour back into microwave bowl. Cook on
high for 2 minutes. If cooking on stove, cook and stir until
thickened. Add tomatoes, green onion and pine nuts; heat through.

Toss this with pasta and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. If using as a
sauce for grilled chicken or fish, mix the mayonnaise and yogurt with
the pesto.

Yield: 1-1/2 Cups


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