Whole30 Spinach Pesto
Elevate your Whole30 meal plans with this vibrant and creamy Whole30 Spinach Pesto! Packed with fresh spinach, fragrant basil, and a tangy splash of lemon juice, this dairy-free pesto is a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional recipes. The addition of soaked cashews and nutritional yeast gives it a rich, cheesy flavor while keeping it entirely plant-based and compliant with Whole30 guidelines. This quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and is perfect for enhancing everything from zucchini noodles to grilled proteins or roasted veggies. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a quick sauce to impress, this versatile pesto offers a burst of fresh, herby goodness in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Begin by soaking raw cashews in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain completely before use.
In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the spinach, basil, soaked cashews, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Start blending and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the motor is running. Continue until the mixture becomes a smooth and creamy paste.
Add the water, one tablespoon at a time, as needed to adjust the consistency to your liking.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the spinach pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2671 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 273.4 g | 351% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.8 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2482 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*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.
