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Spinach pesto recipe. Pasta dressing recipe with spinach, apples, yogurt, olive oil, lemon, mustard.

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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
500 grams fresh spinach
3 sour green apples
400 grams Greek full fat yogurt
70 milliliters Greek olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
salt
smoked paprika
1 small spoon Dijon mustard

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

Cook the fresh spinach in a pot.

2

Add the sour green apples in large chunks to the pot.

3

Pour in the Greek full fat yogurt and Greek olive oil.

4

Add the juice of one lemon, salt, smoked paprika, and Dijon mustard.

5

Mix all the ingredients together until combined.

Cooking Techniques

blendingtoasting

Equipment Needed

pot

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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