Popeye pesto

2 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsFresh spinach; trimmed
½cupPlain low-fat yogurt;
½cupLow-fat cottage cheese; (1%)
¼cupParmesan cheese; grated
2tablespoonsDried leaf basil;
¼cupAlmonds; chopped
2clovesGarlic;
¼cupFresh parsley; stems

Directions

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Steam spinach lightly in just the water remaining on leaves after rinsing. Drain in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine spinach and remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Makes about 2 cups. Use as a salad dressing or serve over pasta, warm or chilled Food Exchange per serving: FREE; CAL: 16; CHO: 1mg; CAR: 1g; PRO: 1g; SOD: 38mg; FAT: 1g; Source: Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine by Betty Marks. Brought to you and yours via Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master. Submitted By JANE KNOX On 10-20-94