Sage Spinach Pesto
Elevate your pesto game with this vibrant and aromatic Sage Spinach Pesto, a unique twist on the classic sauce that’s bursting with earthy flavors and wholesome ingredients. Fresh spinach and sage leaves form the base, complemented by fragrant basil, toasted nuts, zesty lemon juice, and the nutty richness of Parmesan cheese. This no-cook pesto recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, offering a quick and versatile solution for weeknight meals or elegant entertaining. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a dip, this sage-spinach creation adds a gourmet flair to any dish while packing a nutritious punch. With its bold flavors and creamy texture, this homemade pesto will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh sage leaves
- 0.25 cup basil leaves
- 0.33 cup nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.33 cup olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and dry the fresh spinach, sage, and basil leaves thoroughly.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the nuts of your choice (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds) for about 2–3 minutes until they are golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool.
Add the spinach, sage leaves, basil leaves, toasted nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and peeled garlic cloves into a food processor.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are roughly chopped and combined.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Turn the food processor on and slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube while blending until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or container and refrigerate if not using immediately. The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
Serve over pasta, spread on sandwiches, or use as a dip for veggies and crackers. Enjoy your Sage Spinach Pesto!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 424 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 245 mg | 5% | |
*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.
