Nut-Free Spinach Pesto
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and creamy Nut-Free Spinach Pesto, a fresh twist on a classic sauce that everyone can enjoy. Perfect for those with nut allergies, this quick and easy pesto recipe combines nutrient-packed spinach and fragrant basil with zesty lemon juice, rich Parmesan cheese, and aromatic garlic—all blended to perfection with silky olive oil. Ready in just 10 minutes and completely cook-free, it’s a versatile staple you can toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzle over grilled veggies. With no nuts and loads of flavor, this spinach pesto is a wholesome, crowd-pleasing way to elevate any dish!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh spinach and basil leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them to make blending easier.
Step 3
In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the fresh spinach, basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Pulse the ingredients a few times to start breaking them down.
Step 5
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Step 6
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Step 7
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container. If not using immediately, store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To prevent browning, pour a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto before sealing the container.
Step 8
Serve the nut-free spinach pesto tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over grilled vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 406.6 grams (406.6g) |
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| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1560 |
| Total Fat 145.60g | 187% |
| Saturated Fat 38.80g | 194% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.60g | |
| Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium 3085mg | 134% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.70g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.00g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 0.80g | |
| Protein 49.30g | 99% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1463mg | 113% |
| Iron 5mg | 30% |
| Potassium 246mg | 5% |
Source of Calories