This Spinach Pesto Sauce with Pistachios is healthy, delicious and extremely easy to make. It is the perfect sauce to have on your favorite pasta, sandwich or elevate an avocado toast.
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pistachios, roasted
- 4 tbsp grated pecorino cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup water, optional, see instructions below
- 1 whole lemon, juice only
- pepper, to taste
- salt, to taste
Add your spinach, basil, pistachios, olive oil, grated pecorino and lemon juice into the food processor Pulse consistently until fully combined and smooth
Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking (I tend to think the cheese adds enough saltiness for my taste)
If you don't like the pesto to be on the thicker side, add the water to thin it out
Pulse again if needed until combined and there are not big pieces of ingredients
Add to your favorite pasta or as a spread on a sandwich/avocado toast. Pour into a mason jar or sealed container for storage in the fridge
Enjoy!
Calories: 114kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 40mg, Potassium: 113mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.4g, Vitamin A: 1240IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 48mg, Iron: 1mg