Spinach Almond Pesto
Easy avocado spinach pesto is a great way to get extra veggies into any meal.
Recipe Summary Spinach Almond Pesto
Use spinach, Parmesan cheese and California Almonds to give pesto a new flavor. Toss this with pasta and tomatoes.Ingredients | Avocado Spinach Pesto½ cup pine nuts1 cup slivered California Almonds, divided1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish½ cup chicken or vegetable broth½ cup olive oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon lemon zestDirectionsPlace almonds and pine nuts (keep separate) in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast, stirring occasionally until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds in a food processor, blending just until smooth.Toss pesto sauce with cooked fettuccine and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and remainder of slivered almonds.Info | Avocado Spinach PestoServings: 8 Yield: 8 servings
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