Spinach Walnut Pesto

User Reviews

5.0

12 reviews
Excellent

Spinach Walnut Pesto

A recipe for Spinach Walnut Pesto! This vibrant sauce comes together in less than 10 minutes for a perfect winter alternative to serve with pasta or bread.

I Made This!

Be the first!

Save this

Be the first!

Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 ounces (90 grams) baby spinach about 3 cups
  • 1/3 cup (40 grams) shelled, unsalted walnuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 ounce (28 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 - 2/3 cup (60-158 milliliters) olive oil
  • Pasta or bread for serving
Add to Shopping List

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the spinach, toasted walnuts, garlic, cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. With the food processor still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil, scraping down the sides occasionally, until the pesto has reached the desired consistency. Add 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) olive oil for a spread or up to 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) for a light sauce.
  3. Serve immediately with pasta/bread or transfer to an airtight container, cover with a light layer of olive oil, and refrigerate for up to three days.
Genuine Reviews

User Reviews

Overall Rating

5.0

12 reviews
Excellent

Write a Review

Drag & drop files here or click to upload
Other Recipes

You'll Also Love

Pesto Recipe | Basil Pesto Sauce

Mediterranean, International
5.0 (15 reviews)

Wild Garlic Pesto (Ramp Pesto)

International
0.0 (0 reviews)

Pesto without Pine Nuts

Italian, International
5.0 (24 reviews)

Pesto Salad Dressing

International
5.0 (3 reviews)

Pesto Mayo

International
5.0 (3 reviews)

Pistachio Pesto

International
5.0 (3 reviews)

Pepitas Pesto

International
5.0 (15 reviews)

AIP Pesto

Italian, American, International, Italian-American Fussion
5.0 (3 reviews)

Basil Pesto with Walnuts and Pecorino

American, International, Vegetarian, gluten-free
4.0 (3 reviews)

Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

International
5.0 (3 reviews)

Mango Jam

International
5.0 (15 reviews)

How to Toast Garlic

International
5.0 (9 reviews)

Green Goddess Dressing (Lightened up!)

International
5.0 (6 reviews)

Roasted Garlic (Oven Recipe + Dutch Oven Method)

European, International
5.0 (6 reviews)

Concentrated Lemon Simple Syrup Recipe

International
5.0 (15 reviews)