Home Cookin’ with Jaye Beeler
This week we dropped in to visit Jaye Beeler, Food Editor of the Grand Rapids Press. One of the easiest ways to save money is to eat in. Here are some great recipies that she shared with us.
Terri & Jaye’s Pesto
Ingredients:
6 large cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cups fresh spinach, stems removed
3/4 cup walnuts
12 ounces Asiago or Parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
In a food processor, mince garlic. Add basil, spinach and walnuts. Process until the texture of coarse meal. Add cheese. With motor running, add oil in a steady stream and process until pesto is a smooth paste. Add more oil, if necessary. Serve on cooked pasta, grilled meats or with bread or crackers.
Additional Information:
Makes 4 1/2 to 6 cups pesto.
Per ¼ cup: 172 calories, 15 grams fat, 7 grams protein, 2 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 12 milligrams cholesterol, 281 milligrams sodium.
