Spinach Pesto Recipe
This spinach pesto is made with fresh spinach, cilantro, parsley, garlic and walnuts, it's not basil pesto's pale cousin but a dangerous rival!
Servings: 8 -10
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 200g / 6½ cups fresh spinach
- 90g / 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 10g / 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley with stems
- 10g / 1/2 cup cilantro with stems
- 1/2 lemon juice only
- 75ml / 1/3 cup This is an affiliate link.olive oil
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add salt to taste. If using a blender, it helps to use a tamper to process a large amount of spinach.
Notes
The recipe makes 1.5 cups/375ml of spinach pesto.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2552IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg