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Spinach Pesto

This pesto can be enjoyed with pasta, bread or crackers. Yields: about 2 - 2 1/2 cups of pesto.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Side or Main
Keyword: pesto, pesto pasta, spinach pesto
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup mixed greens arugula or basil + fresh parsley
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic
  • ΒΌ cup almonds or pine nuts or walnuts or cashews
  • 1/2 cup good quality olive oil + more if needed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese chunks or grated
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • crushed red pepper flakes if desired

Instructions

  • Combine the spinach, greens, parsley, garlic, and almonds in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly combined and smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse until well combined. Season with salt and add the crushed red pepper flakes if using and enjoy!
  • Pour over pasta, or enjoy with raw veggies, roasted vegetables or toasted bread.