High Protein Spinach Pesto
Elevate your meals with this High Protein Spinach Pesto, a nutrient-packed twist on the classic! Featuring fresh spinach and basil leaves alongside protein-rich shelled hemp seeds and raw cashews, this vibrant green pesto offers a creamy texture without any dairy. Nutritional yeast adds a savory, cheesy flavor, while garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil create a perfectly balanced blend of freshness and richness. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this vegan spinach pesto is versatile enough to serve over pasta, drizzle onto roasted veggies, use as a sandwich spread, or enjoy as a healthy dip. With keywords like "high protein," "vegan pesto," and "spinach recipe," this dish is perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet wholesome option to power their day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Shelled hemp seeds
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine fresh spinach, basil leaves, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, and raw cashews.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves, then add them to the blender.
Add fresh lemon juice, olive oil, water, salt, and black pepper to the blender with the other ingredients.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it forms a smooth and creamy pesto. If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the spinach pesto to a storage container or serve immediately with pasta, vegetables, as a spread for sandwiches, or as a dip.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.2 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1290 mg | 56% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 2021 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
