Speedy Spinach Pesto
Whip up a vibrant and flavorful sauce in just 10 minutes with this Speedy Spinach Pesto recipe! Packed with fresh spinach, zesty garlic, tangy Parmesan cheese, and a hint of lemon juice, this quick and easy pesto delivers a burst of nourishing greens with every bite. Optional basil adds a fragrant twist, while pine nuts (or walnuts) lend a rich, nutty depth. Perfectly creamy thanks to extra-virgin olive oil, this versatile pesto works wonders as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip. With no cooking required, it’s a fuss-free way to elevate your meals while staying on schedule. Try this spinach pesto today for a healthy, homemade twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 cups Basil leaves (optional)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh spinach leaves and optional basil leaves.
Peel the garlic cloves.
In a blender or food processor, add the spinach leaves, basil leaves (if using), garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.
Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly combine the ingredients.
With the blender or processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend for a few more seconds to incorporate.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Use immediately as a sauce for pasta, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.1 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 3070 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 58.0 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1641 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1148 mg | 24% | |
*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.
