Description
Spinach pesto is a delightful blend of vibrant greens and rich flavors that will elevate any dish. With fresh spinach, aromatic basil, and the nuttiness of pine nuts, this easy-to-make sauce packs a punch in just 10 minutes. Whether served over pasta, spread on sandwiches, or used as a dip, spinach pesto is your new go-to for adding a burst of flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out for efficiency.
- In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency is reached. Add lemon juice and pulse for even mixing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more cheese if needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container with a drizzle of olive oil on top for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg