Spinach Pesto Recipe

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.

Wash the baby spinach leaves and fresh basil leaves thoroughly.

Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove.

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat if desired.

In a food processor, combine the spinach, basil, garlic, and walnuts.

Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Add the grated parmesan cheese, fine sea salt, and pulse again to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Transfer the pesto to a jar or container for storage.

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