2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 1 1/2 cups packed spinach leaves, large stems removed 6 - 8 COLAVITA Grilled Artichokes 1/3 cup COLAVITA Limonolio* 1/8 cup grated Romano cheese
Preparation:
Combine the garlic, pine nuts, spinach and artichokes in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Stop the and add the cheese; pulse until combined. (Pesto should have some texture to it, do not over-process). Store any unused pesto in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Pour a little extra virgin olive oil over the top to keep it from discoloring. Pesto will keep, refrigerated, for up to one week. Per Serving (serving size is 2 tablespoons): 125 Calories (88.95% from fat); 13g Fat (2g Sat, 8g Mono, 2g Poly); 2g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 75mg Sodium. Food Exchanges; 2 Fat. Cook's Note: If you don't have Limonolio, use COLAVITA Extra Virgin Olive Oil and about 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; or to taste. _______________________________ Look for these and other fine Colavita products in your supermarket, or to order online visit ColavitaStore.com
