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Spinach Pesto

Cultural Context

Pesto originated in the Liguria region of Italy, where it was traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil. The vibrant green sauce is a staple in Italian cuisine, often served with pasta or as a spread. Spinach pesto is a delightful variation that adds a nutritious twist, making it popular among health-conscious cooks. Today, pesto has gained global popularity, with many variations using different herbs and nuts.

ItalianITother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a nutty flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and dairy-free.

1

Put all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in your food processor.

2

Put the lid back on and pulse a few times until things are a little bit combined.

3

Drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while pulsing a few more times.

4

Do not over pulse; you want to maintain some consistency with little minced chunks.

5

The mixture should be very bright and vibrant green.

Cooking Techniques

blendingtoasting

Equipment Needed

food processor

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

tree-nutsmilk

Also Known As

Spinach Basil PestoGreen Pesto
Local Name: Pesto di spinaci

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