Spinach Pesto

Name: Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 24 tablespoons
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic; 3 tablespoons almonds; ½ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups spinach; ½ teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt; ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; ½ Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
24 tablespoons
Calories
51 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
European

Spinach Pesto

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Spinach pesto is an incredibly easy and healthy way to get all those vitamins in spinach in a new way. Delicious on pasta and more.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons almonds see notes
½ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups spinach
½ teaspoon coarse kosher or sea salt
¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
½ Juice of 1/2 of a lemon

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Instructions

Grate parmesan cheese.
Peel garlic clove. Add to blender or food processor and process until fine.
Add nuts and process again until fine.
Add cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper, spinach and lemon.
Process. Add enough water to make a smooth sauce. Keep adding water until your desired consistency.

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Notes

Substitute pine nuts or walnuts instead of almonds for a different flavor profile.
Use either virgin or extra virgin olive oil.
Other optional additions
This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in single serve portions or in ice cube trays, like we do when we freeze fresh spinach.
Once the cubes are frozen, remove from the trays and place them in a freezer bag or container. Freeze at least 12 months.
Before use thaw in the refrigerator or just pop a frozen cube into the dish you’re making. It can also be thawed in the microwave or on the stove in a small saucepan.
See article above for suggested uses.
basil, parsley or other fresh herbs
scallions
red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for a kick.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 51kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 240IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	51kcal	3%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	62mg	3%
Potassium	26mg	1%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	240IU	5%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	12mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%