Paul's Favorite Spinach Walnut Pesto
Brighten up your meals with Paul’s Favorite Spinach Walnut Pesto, a vibrant twist on the classic Italian sauce that’s packed with flavor and nutrients! Featuring fresh spinach, fragrant basil, and rich toasted walnuts, this pesto delivers a creamy, nutty depth complemented by zesty lemon juice and savory Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile, no-cook recipe is a quick and nutritious addition to your mealtime rotation. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables, this homemade pesto is as simple as it is sensational. Plus, it’s easy to customize for various dietary needs—making it a must-try for pesto lovers everywhere!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the spinach and basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts for 2-3 minutes to bring out their flavor. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a food processor, combine the spinach leaves, basil leaves, toasted walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
Step 4
Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.
Step 5
Add the fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper to the food processor.
Step 6
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. You may stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 7
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Step 8
Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or container. If not using immediately, store it in the refrigerator with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (407.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1994.9 |
| Total Fat 202.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1930.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.2g | |
| Protein 37.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 678.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1101.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories