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Spinach-Almond Pesto

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This creamy and flavorful pesto gets added nutrition from spinach.

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8

Ingredients
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed almost dry
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup slivered almonds, divided
6 cloves garlic, roasted and peeled
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Roasted cherry tomatoes 

Directions
Place almonds and pine nuts in a single layer in a dry skillet over medium heat.

Toast, stirring occasionally until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. 

Combine all ingredients except 1/2 cup of the slivered almonds in a food processor, blending just until smooth. 

Toss with cooked fettuccini and top with roasted cherry tomatoes and remainder of slivered almonds for extra crunch and flavor.



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