Recipe Spinach Pesto

My homemade walnut spinach pesto is always a hit! It’s perfect to use in sandwiches, mixed in with cooked pasta, and it’s delicious on almost anything!

Homemade walnut spinach pesto. Every time I make it, I ask myself why I don’t keep this on hand all the time.

It’s perfect to layer in sandwiches – think an Italian Muffuletta sandwich with layers of fresh mozzarella, spinach pesto, and meat or roasted eggplant. It’s also great on its own with freshly cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Not kidding you; I could eat spinach pesto pasta every day of the week.

Spinach Walnut Pesto

Truth be told, I almost prefer spinach pesto to basil pesto. It’s a more mellow flavor and a great way to fit spinach into your diet. And have you seen that trend going around where you put pesto in a skillet and cook eggs in it? How good would that be with walnut spinach pesto?

Add a thin layer of olive oil on top of your prepared pesto. This will prevent air from getting into the pesto and keep it from browning. You can pour the oil off (or use it for cooking later!)

The pesto will last for about 3 days if you don’t cover it with a thin layer of oil. Pesto will last for about 5 days if you do cover with oil.

Walnut And Spinach Pesto

If you don’t happen to have basil on hand, feel free to use another packed ¼ cup of spinach or fresh arugula. You could also add in 2 teaspoons of dried basil (along with an additional ¼ cup of greens) if you want it to have that flavor.

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Spinach Pesto Recipe (with Basil)

Pesto is a classic sauce that originated in Italy but has become popular all over the world! It’s typically made with crushed garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, and basil blended together to make a bright green sauce that’s packed with flavor.

Can pesto be made with spinach instead of basil? Yes! This easy pesto recipe is made with spinach instead of basil. Fresh spinach adds a beautiful green color and an extra nutrition boost. Plus, spinach is easy to find in most grocery stores – making it an inexpensive way to add flavor and texture to any dish.

The best part about this pesto is how easy it is to make! Simply add all of the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have a delicious spinach pesto perfect for Grilled Flank Steak, Pesto Pasta Salad, an Open Faced Breakfast Sandwich, and more!

Spinach Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Pulse and blend: Start by pulsing the food processor to break up the pine nuts. Then, blend until the pesto is smooth but still gritty.

Remove and serve: Using a rubber spatula or spoon, place the pesto in an airtight container or sealed jar. Use on your favorite dishes and enjoy!

Fresh Spinach Pesto

Featured Review Wonderful recipe! I substitute the pine nuts for slivered almonds as they cost less and have a smoother texture! But overall an amazing recipe that my family loves! Natalie

Storing: For best results, store the pesto in a clean and sanitized jar with a tight lid. This will help keep the pesto from oxidizing and turning brown. It will also help it last up to 10 days.

Freezing: The best way to freeze pesto is by scooping it into an ice cube tray. Once the cubes are frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag so they can be easily stored and used when needed. Thaw overnight in the fridge before adding to recipes.

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If your spinach pesto tastes bitter, it is likely due to the spinach that was used. Make sure the spinach is fresh and not wilted or soggy, as this can affect the taste.

This sauce is best consumed raw to preserve the fresh flavors. However, it can be added to warm or hot foods like pasta which won’t affect the flavor.

When exposed to air, pesto can quickly turn brown. To avoid this, store it in an airtight container and add a thin layer of olive oil on top before sealing it with a lid. This will help preserve the vibrant green color for up to 10 days.Spinach Pesto – Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients including fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, this healthy saucegoes great with pasta, chicken, veggies, and much more!

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You guys, the flu knocked me out for 5 days. FIVE! I couldn’t even get myself to open up my laptop… that should certainly tell you exactly how bad this bug was. BLAH!

I’m quite confident itwas mostly related to the whole 70-degree weather last week and the 30-degree SNOW weather only 4 days later. Mother Nature??? AS IF!

Naturally, to combat all the nastiness, I overdosed on all things green, spinach and kale being at the top of my list and Lime Margaritas waaaay down at the bottom. *Insert crying emoji*

Spinach Pesto With Pistachios Recipe

BUT! The good news is that I feel so much better today and I can’t even tell you how happy I am to say that. I’m a bit dramatic so no matter how small or big any symptoms are, in my head, I’m dying. The smallest throat itchhas me thinking I’ve got the plague. Headaches? That’s a trip to the ER.

Thus, for the love of fragrant spinach and healthy spreads, our remedy is pesto. Spinach Pesto, that is. Yes, the original gangsta is Basil Pesto, but this guy is just as good. Trust.

Made with just a handful of everyday ingredients including fresh spinach and parmesan cheese, this healthy sauce goes great with pasta, chicken, veggies, and much more!

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Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 156 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 4 mg | Sodium: 107 mg | Potassium: 94 mg | Vitamin A: 950 IU | Vitamin C: 5.9 mg | Calcium: 95 mg | Iron: 0.7 mg

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This Spinach Pesto recipe will change the way you think about pesto sauce! It includes baby spinach, basil, walnuts and lemon juice for a delicious twist on the classic. It’s great for meal prep and it comes together in minutes!

Broccoli Spinach Pesto

We’ve all got back pocket recipes that we can throw together with what we have on hand, and mine is pesto sauce. Once you learn how to make pesto sauce, you’ll realize very quickly that it can be made with a wide variety of greens, herbs, nuts and cheese.

There’s so much more than classic basil pesto sauce. I prepare carrot top pesto and this Spinach Pesto recipe much more often because I have the ingredients on hand often and basil isn’t always in season.

This recipe is special to me because I created it during one of my practical exams in cooking school. We were allowed to choose two types of produce and create a composed dish with them. I chose butternut squash and spinach, and made this beautiful butternut squash galette topped with pesto.

Chicken Spinach Pesto Penne Pasta

There are only 7 ingredients in this spinach basil pesto, most of which may be substituted with what you have on hand.

This spinach pesto recipe may be prepped in advance as it keeps for a a week in the fridge until you’re ready to use it.  It’s also freezer friendly!  

Homemade pesto sauce will keep for up to one week in the fridge, or it will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Vegan Spinach Pesto

Pine nuts are very expensive, so the good news is that you can substitute them with any nuts or seeds when you’re making homemade pesto sauce! My favorites are walnuts, almonds, pepitas or sunflower seeds.

One of the best things about this spinach walnut pesto is its versatility. I love prepping a batch on the weekend to use a number of ways during the week!

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