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    Make the Best Spinach Pesto in Just 10 Minutes With This Recipe

    Posted: Jan 5, 2023 · Last updated: Jan 5, 2023 · by Shai Cohen

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    If you have a busy life and can’t afford much time to cook, a spinach pesto recipe could be your lifesaver and a good friend to your kids. The good news is that this spinach pesto recipe couldn’t be more beginner friendly. Just put all the ingredients into a food processor, cover your ears, and 10 minutes later you’ll be looking for a way to store the leftovers. It goes well with pretty much anything. Let’s take a look.

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    • Instructions
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    • Spinach Pesto Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Baby spinach — 2 cups.
    • Fresh basil — ¾ cup.
    • Olive oil — 1 tbsp.
    • Garlic — 2 cloves, chopped.
    • Parmesan cheese — ½ cup, grated.
    • Pine nuts — ⅓ cup, toasted.
    • Salt — to taste.
    • Lemon juice — 1 tbsp., optional.
    • Lemon zest — ⅓ cup, optional.
    Fresh vegan spinach pesto recipe sauce with basil and pine nuts
    Fresh vegan spinach pesto sauce with basil and pine nuts

    Instructions

    1. Make sure you clean the baby spinach well, removing any dirt and the stems.
    1. Blend the garlic and cheese well.
    1. Then, add the spinach and start blending, until the leaves are finely chopped.
    1. Toast the pine nuts on low heat for 10 minutes, and add them to the food processor, with salt.
    1. Pour olive oil into the mixture without stopping the food processor.
    1. Finally, add the basil.
    1. Process until the spinach pesto reaches the desired consistency.

    Substitutes

    • Canola oil — Canola works as a great substitute for olive oil if you are short or undecided on the latter.
    • Fresh parsley — Short on fresh basil? If you’re looking for a substitute, try fresh parsley.

    Variations

    • Lemon juice and lemon zest — If you feel like something is lacking in this spinach pesto recipe, try adding a bit of lemon juice and lemon zest to the ingredients in the processor.
    • Red peppers — Although it is not a must, I strongly recommend using red peppers in this spinach pesto recipe. Jalapenos are great too!

    Equipment

    • Food processor.
    • Measuring spoons and cups.
    • Spatula.

    Storage

    • You can safely store the leftovers in an airtight glass jar for up to 4 days.
    Homemade spinach pesto sauce with parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts
    Homemade spinach pesto sauce with parmesan cheese, olive oil, and pine nuts

    Tips

    • Make ahead — One of the good things about this spinach pesto recipe is that you can make it ahead of time and store it.
    • Dilute it — If you found yourself going overboard with the olive oil, just dilute it by pouring a splash of water into the processor.
    Fresh vegan spinach pesto sauce with basil, cashew nuts, and avocado

    Spinach Pesto Recipe

    Make the best spinach pesto ever with this simple recipe! You won't be able to resist!
    5 from 39 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Sauce, Spread
    Cuisine International
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 94 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food processor
    • Measuring spoons and cups
    • Spatula

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • ¾ cup fresh basil
    • 1 tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 cloves garlic chopped
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • ⅓ cup pine nuts toasted
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tbsp. lemon juice optional
    • ⅓ cup lemon zest optional

    Instructions
     

    • Make sure you clean the baby spinach well, removing any dirt and the stems.
    • Blend the garlic and cheese well.
    • Then, add the spinach and start blending, until the leaves are finely chopped.
    • Toast the pine nuts on low heat for 10 minutes, and add them to the food processor, with salt.
    • Pour olive oil into the mixture without stopping the food processor.
    • Finally, add the basil.
    • Process until the spinach pesto reaches the desired consistency.

    Video

    Notes

    • Make ahead — One of the good things about this spinach pesto recipe is that you can make it ahead of time and store it.
     
    • Dilute it — If you found yourself going overboard with the olive oil, just dilute it by pouring a splash of water into the processor.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Spinach Pesto Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    94
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    6
    mg
    2
    %
    Sodium
     
    187
    mg
    8
    %
    Potassium
     
    133
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    5
    g
    10
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1176
    IU
    24
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    12
    mg
    15
    %
    Calcium
     
    125
    mg
    13
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Easy spinach pesto, How to make spinach pesto recipe, Spinach basil pesto recipe
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    He loves to cook and experiment with new recipes. He has a BA in computer science and a BA in English. He spends most of his free time traveling around the world discovering new cuisines.

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