East Burke Market Recipes
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		Spinach and Ricotta Pesto
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		Yield: Makes 4 servings
		
		
	
	
	
	
	
	
	
	 
	
	
	
	
		
		
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								tablespoons | 
								
									
									walnuts
									
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								lb. | 
								
									
									spinach, washed and trimmed
									
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									small clove garlic, coarsley chopped
									
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									olive oil
									
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								cup | 
								
									
									ricotta cheese
									
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									grated Parmesan cheese
									
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									salt to taste
									
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									freshly ground pepper to taste
									
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			Directions:
			Place the walnuts, spinach and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor.  Process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl as necessary.    With motor running, pour in olive oil until a smooth paste forms.    Scrape the mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the ricotta, Parmesan and salt and pepper.   
		 
	
	
	
		
			
			Source:  "Cool Kitchen" (William Morrow,  1998)
		 
	
	
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	East Burke Market Recipes
	https://www.eastburkemkt.com/Recipes/Detail/4005/