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Spinach Pesto (Aka Spanakopita Pesto) Pasta With Paprika Grilled Recipe

Spinach Pesto (Aka Spanakopita Pesto) Pasta With Paprika Grilled Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb pasta ( whole wheat penne)
2 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
2 tsp paprika (hot and smoky)
salt and pepper
spinach , pesto (aka spanakopita pesto , see below)
1 handful walnuts (toasted )
1 handful feta (crumbled )
1 cup baby spinach (packed)
1/4 cup fresh herb (chopped , i used a combination of parsley, dill and mint)
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp walnuts (toasted )
1/4 cup feta
3 tbsp olive oil
lemon juice
salt and pepper

Directions:

Start cooking the pasta as directed on the package.
Season the chicken with the paprika, salt and pepper.
Grill the chicken until it is cooked all the way through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Drain the pasta, reserving some of the water and toss the pasta with the pesto and the reserved pasta water.
Slice the chicken, serve it on the pasta and garnish with the walnuts and feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	316.15 Kcal (1324 kJ)
Calories from fat	155.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.26g	27%
Cholesterol	48.83mg	16%
Sodium	158.69mg	7%
Potassium	141.88mg	3%
Total Carbs	31.4g	10%
Sugars	0.54g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.92g	4%
Protein	9.47g	19%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	4%
Iron	1.9mg	11%
Calcium	68.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.22 Kcal (784 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.99 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.22g	27%
Cholesterol	28.92mg	16%
Sodium	93.97mg	7%
Potassium	84.02mg	3%
Total Carbs	18.6g	10%
Sugars	0.32g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	4%
Protein	5.61g	19%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	4%
Iron	1.1mg	11%
Calcium	40.6mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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