Low Carb Pesto Spinach Bake

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  • prep time

    prep time

    8 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    25 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    33 min

Low Carb Pesto Spinach Bake

This recipe adaptation of a classic cheesy spinach bake includes aromatic basil and toasted pine nuts for a pesto flavored twist.

This is perfect served as a warm side to grilled meats or as a warm sharing dip for keto breads.

  • Net Carbs

    5.9 g

  • Fiber

    4.6 g

  • Total Carbs

    10.5 g

  • Protein

    19 g

  • Fats

    49.1 g

545 cals

Low Carb Pesto Spinach Bake

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Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese Spread

    Cream Cheese Spread

    10-½ ounce

  • Spinach, Cooked From Frozen

    Spinach, Cooked From Frozen

    2-½ cup

  • Garlic

    Garlic

    2 clove

  • Olive Oil

    Olive Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Lemon Juice

    Lemon Juice

    1 tablespoon

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts

    1 tablespoon, whole pieces

  • Parmesan Cheese

    Parmesan Cheese

    ½ cup, grated

  • Cheddar Cheese

    Cheddar Cheese

    ½ cup, grated

  • Basil, Fresh

    Basil, Fresh

    ½ cup, whole pieces

  • Mayonnaise

    Mayonnaise

    ⅓ cup

  • Salt, Sea Salt

    Salt, Sea Salt

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ⅛ teaspoon

Recipe Steps

steps 6

33 min

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Step 2

    Thaw the spinach and roughly chop. Arrange in an oven proof dish.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, cheddar, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Mince the garlic and add to the bowl. Mix everything together well to combine.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Scatter the basil over the chopped spinach.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the spinach and stir everything together until well combined.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Transfer to the oven for 20 minutes to bake. Remove and scatter over the pine nuts. Return to the oven for a further 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
    Step 6

Comments 2

  • homesteadr

    homesteadr 6 years ago

    Yummy!

    • recipewriter

      recipewriter 6 years ago

      Thanks so much :)