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Spinach and Pecan Pesto

By Diana Rattray, About.com

Chicken Stuffed With Pecan Pesto

Chicken Stuffed With Pecan Pesto

D. Rattray
Use this pesto as a sauce for fish or filling for chicken, or just toss with hot cooked pasta.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup basil leaves, packed, about 2 ounces
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves, packed, about 4 ounces
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup lightly toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

In a food processor pulse all ingredients until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper, as needed. Makes about 2 cups of pecan pesto for use with pasta, as a spread, or as a stuffing for chicken or topping for baked fish.

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