Pesto Herb Spread recipe

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Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrition Info

90 calories
carbohydrate: 0.8 g
cholesterol: 25.4 mg
fat: 8.9 g
fiber: 0.1 g
protein: 2.1 g
saturatedFat: 5.2 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 84.4 mg
sugar: 0.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

Recipe Yield

2.5 cups

Recipe Note

This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.

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