Spinach pesto recipe

Spinach Pesto recipe

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This spinach pesto recipe is a delicious twist on the classic basil pesto. Made with fresh spinach leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, it offers a vibrant and nutritious alternative. The combination of flavors creates a rich and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, sandwiches, or as a topping for grilled meats. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this recipe is a quick and easy way to incorporate more greens into your meals.

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spinach pesto recipe details

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Ingredients

50 g	pine nuts
1	ripe tomato
2 handful	fresh spinach leaves, approx. 50g
3 clove(s)	garlic
100 g	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup(s)	extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
	sea salt and pepper
1 handful	black olives

Instructions

Slightly roast the pine nuts in a dry skillet. Wash and seed the tomato and cut in thin stripes. Set aside.

Wash and spin-dry the spinach. Peel the garlic.

Finely chop the spinach, the pine nuts and the garlic and transfer into a blender. Add the Parmesan cheese and ½ cup of oil. Process and add more oil if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve the pesto garnished with the tomatoes and olives with pasta of your choice.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 5 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a