Spinach Pesto

Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and healthy Spinach Pesto recipe, a quick and flavorful twist on traditional pesto that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach and fragrant basil, this creamy homemade pesto gets its irresistible flavor from a blend of Parmesan cheese, nutty pine nuts, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. Whipped together in a food processor with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or using as a dip for veggies. With no cooking required and a prep time of only minutes, this spinach pesto is the ultimate fresh and easy condiment for any meal. Whether you're looking for a healthy pasta sauce or a gourmet addition to your appetizers, this recipe delivers a delicious burst of flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the fresh spinach and basil leaves thoroughly under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Place the spinach, basil, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and peeled garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients are coarsely chopped and start to combine.

Step 4

Add the lemon juice, then pulse again to incorporate the juice with the chopped ingredients.

Step 5

With the processor running, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil in a steady stream. Continue blending until the pesto is smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Season the pesto with salt and black pepper to taste, pulsing briefly to combine.

Step 7

Transfer the spinach pesto to a serving bowl or airtight container. If not using immediately, refrigerate and use within a week.

Step 8

Serve the pesto over pasta, as a spread on bread or sandwiches, or as a dip with vegetables or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(329.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1389.2

Total Fat 147.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 1926.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 12.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g	0%
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 24.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 565.3mg	0%
Iron 4.9mg	0%
Potassium 773.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 3.4%