Feta Pesto

2 garlic cloves

1 c parsley, flat-leaf, stems removed

1/2 c. pine nuts, toasted

1 c. feta, crumbled

1/8 c. olive oil

1/2 t. black pepper

2 t. wine vinegar, red or white

1/4 t. sea salt

12 oz. spaghetti, whole wheat, optional


Using a food processor, chop the garlic.  Add the parsley and chop.  Add the pine nuts and chop until grainy.  Add 1/2 c. feta and the oil.  Process until the mixture turns into a coarse paste.  Pulse in the pepper until just combined.  Set aside and stir in the vinegar just before tossing with pasta.  Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. feta and serve. 


Makes 16 - 1 T. servings


Nutrition Information:  70 calories; 6 g fat; 10 mg cholesterol; 140 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 2 g protein.


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