Tasty Spinach Pesto TLC™ Dip

Dip gets real with this reimagined party favorite: pureed spinach, carrot, pine nuts, and cheese topped with fresh veggies and paired with Kashi® TLC® snack crackers.

Makes about 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 5 large organic garlic cloves
• ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons organic lemon juice
• ¾ cup all natural, low-sodium vegetable broth
• ½ cup organic Parmesan or Romano cheese
• ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted until browned (optional)
• ¼ cup organic carrot, grated and firmly packed
• 3 cups fresh organic spinach leaves, chopped and firmly packed (add more spinach for a thicker dip)
• Your favorite variety of Kashi® TLC® Snack or Party Crackers


• Optional Garnish:
• ½ cup organic red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup organic green bell pepper, diced

Directions

1. Place garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, broth and cheese into a blender and blend on medium-high until garlic cloves are chopped. Add pine nuts and carrot to pureed mixture in blender and blend until creamy and smooth in texture.
2. Gradually add spinach leaves to mixture and continue to blend until slightly pureed. Place the dip in a bowl, garnish with diced bell peppers and serve immediately with your favorite variety of Kashi® TLC® Snack or Party Crackers. Dip can be served chilled and may be stored in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size about ½ cup, Calories 140, Calories from Fat 90, Total Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 190mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 2g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 8%.