Pesto Sandwich Spread
A little dab will offer bright basil and parmesan pizazz to any sammy or raw veggie concoction. Raw walnuts will assist in boosting brain nutrition, too!
Prep Time: 0:05
Total Time: 0:10
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
6 whole fresh basil leaves
3 medium garlic cloves
8 ounces Organic Valley Cream Cheese (softened)
1 cup Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup walnuts (raw)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
black pepper (to taste)
Instructions:
In a food processor, blend together fresh basil and garlic until finely chopped. Add softened cream cheese, walnuts, parmesan and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Or store in an airtight container, place in the fridge for schmearing on sandwiches or dressing up any veggie snack!
Nutrition Info:
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 252 Calories; 22g Fat (79.1% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 30mg Cholesterol; 329mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 2 Fat.
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I think a "sammy" is baby talk for a "sandwich"
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Customer rating:
Sounds yummy and I plan to try this but I don't have a food processor so I'll have to figure out another way to make this. Also wondering what a "sammy" is?