LEMON PESTO DIP

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Make and share this Lemon Pesto Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups fresh basil, packed
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves, packed
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup asiago cheese, grated
2 tablespoons soft silken tofu
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Pulse the basil and spinach in a mini food processor until finely chopped. Add the nuts and cheese. Whirl until the nuts are finely chopped. Add the tofu, salt and pepper. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Add the lemon zest, and whirl to blend.
  • Scoop the pesto into a bowl. Surround it with your selection of raw veggies, including red bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, etc. The dip will keep up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.7, Fat 92.7, SaturatedFat 11.1, Sodium 1179.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.5

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