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Pesto Appetizer Recipe

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A tasty topping for crackers, small toasts and cracker breads that can be served as an appetizer or snack.

Pesto Appetizer Recipe (+)

Directions

Wash spinach and parsley draining away water but do not dry.

In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, parsley, garlic cloves, pine nuts, walnuts, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, butter, and olive oil. Mix together until lightly pureed.

Container: Makes 2 cups

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Serving Size: 2 teaspoons

Servings: 60

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		2 cups spinach, chopped
-		1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
-		3 cloves garlic
-		1/4 cup butter
-		1/2 cup olive oil
-		1/2 cup pine nuts
-		1/4 cup walnuts
-		1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
-		1/2 cup Romano cheese

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