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                          Spinach Salsa (Leo)

Recipe By     : Cooking For Jack cookbook
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Zodiac                           Lowfat

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      pound         spinach -- coarsely chopped
  2      cloves        garlic -- halved
  1      teaspoon      pine nuts -- or 2
    1/2  teaspoon      olive oil
  1      teaspoon      lemon juice
                       Salt and pepper -- to taste
  1      tablespoon    fat-free parmesan cheese -- grated

In a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place the spinach, garlic,
pine nuts, olive oil and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Transfer to a
medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan
cheese and mix thoroughly. Serve over pasta, as a dip with vegetables or as
a sauce with seafood. Makes 1 cups.

- Recipe from "Cooking For Jack," by Tommy Baratta with Marylou Baratta
(Pocket Books, $20).

Published by Ann Burger, Food Editor, Post and Courier, Charleston, SC and
edited for MasterCook by patH ([email protected]) on Apr 23, 97. MC
estimates 36 cals, 1.2 g fat, 26% CFF

Variation from Original:  1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice,
regular parmesan cheese, and 2 teaspoons pine nuts, as is traditional in a
pesto.


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