Spinach Pesto Recipe with Garlic
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Pesto Recipe with Garlic
Description
This pesto recipe blends together a generous amount of basil and fresh baby spinach to create a vibrant green sauce. Fresh minced garlic, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and a splash of lemon juice are added for depth of flavor and brightness. Olive oil is streamed in during processing to reach a light and spreadable texture. Seasoning with salt and black pepper adjusts balance according to taste.
The spinach adds a milder green flavor than basil alone, providing greater volume and nutrients without overpowering the taste. Lemon juice helps keep freshness and adds a slight tang that complements the cheese and garlic.
Spinach pesto works well tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for pizza. Storing it in an airtight container refrigerated preserves the flavors and color for future use.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil really pack them in!, fresh leaves
- 1 big handful spinach fresh baby
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese freshly grated, I use a microplane
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 lemon, juiced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup olive oil or how ever much you need to get the desired consistency, light
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except for olive oil into food processor bowl.
- Lock lid in place and turn the machine on. Stream olive oil into mixture until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve with pasta, on pizza, on sandwiches, etc.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1490IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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