*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                          Pine Nut-Spinach Pesto

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Microwave                        Sauces/Marinades
                Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      ounces        frozen spinach -- 1 pkg.
     1/2  cup           chicken broth
   1      tablespoon    all-purpose flour
     1/4  teaspoon      garlic salt
     1/4  teaspoon      lemon pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      oregano
     1/4  cup           chopped tomatoes
   2      tablespoons   green onions -- thinly sliced
     1/4  cup           pine nuts -- toasted, * see note
                        Parmesan cheese -- ** see note
   1      tablespoon    yogurt
   1      tablespoon    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: About 1-1/2 cups

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Per serving: 105 Calories; 7g Fat (57% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 294mg Sodium

Serving Ideas : Serve on pasta or use as a sauce for chicken or fish.