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Spinach Pesto in a glass jar

Spinach Pesto with Pistachios

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
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.

Ingredients
 

  • 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

Equipment

  • food processor

Instructions
 

  • 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!

Nutrition

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
Course: dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
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