by Becki | October 31, 2013 · 2:02 pm
Spinach Pesto
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Serves
| Makes 1 cup |
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Prep time
| 15 minutes |
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Dietary
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Vegan
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Meal type
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Condiment
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A vegan pesto sauce with a hearty dose of spinach.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cups raw pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 + 1/2 cups spinach (washed and patted dry)
- 1 handful fresh basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- The juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to season to taste)
Optional
Directions
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Step 1
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| Place the pine nuts in a small pan over medium heat and toast, shaking often to prevent burning. |
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Step 2
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| In a food processor combine the toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, spinach, basil and half of the olive oil. (You can add the parmesan cheese here if you so desire.) |
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Step 3
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| Pulse multiple times, adding olive oil until you reach the desired consistency. |
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Step 4
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| Serve over pasta, on pizza, top bruschetta with this - the possibilities are endless. |
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