Spinach Almond Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
126 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Almond Pesto
Description
The Spinach Almond Pesto is made by pulsing fresh spinach, a small garlic clove, coarsely chopped almonds, fresh lemon juice, and grated Parmesan in a food processor until coarsely combined. Olive oil is then slowly added while blending to reach a nearly smooth consistency. Finally, salt and freshly ground pepper are adjusted to taste.
This pesto has a fresh green color and a textured but creamy consistency with a balance of brightness from lemon, nuttiness from almonds, and sharpness from Parmesan and garlic. The almonds may be raw or roasted salted, adding depth to the flavor.
Use the pesto to dress pasta, spread on toasted bread, or as a flavorful dip. It stores refrigerated for up to a week or can be frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach leaves tightly packed, regular or baby
- 1 garlic smallish clove
- 1/4 cup almonds coarsely chopped, raw or roasted salted
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, garlic, almonds or cashews, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the oil and continue processing until the mixture is almost smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl of the processor if necessary, for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (If not using immediately, cover the pesto and stash it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or transfer it to an ice cube tray or small resealable plastic bags and freeze for up to a few months.)
Notes
- For a variation, substitute an equal weight of roasted, salted cashews in place of almonds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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