Healthy Spinach Pesto Recipes

THE BEST SPINACH BASIL PESTO (HEALTHY, 5-MINUTE RECIPE!)

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Provided by Christine McMichael

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups fresh spinach
2 Tbsp dried basil (or 1/3 cup fresh basil, replacing 1/3 cup of spinach)
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup grated mozzarella
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 medium lemon (juiced)
salt/pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In food processor or blender, blend all of the ingredients together.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 37 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEALTHY SPINACH PESTO

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This healthy spinach pesto recipe is the perfect alternative to traditional basil pesto! It's affordable, delicious, oil-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Provided by Alexa Blay

Categories Sauces, Dips, and Dressings

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons packed fresh parsley (optional, depending on taste preference)
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 cups fresh baby spinach (tightly packed)
Juice of 1/2 medium lemon
1 medium clove garlic (see notes)
1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 13 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 grams carbohydrates, Fat .5 grams fat, Fiber .7 grams fiber, Protein .8 grams protein, ServingSize 1/4 cup, Sugar .4 grams sugar

SPINACH PESTO

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Serve this vibrant pesto on pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more. If you don't have fresh oregano on hand, you can omit it. -Susan Westerfield, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the walnuts, lemon juice and zest; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Serve desired amount of pesto with pasta. Transfer remaining pesto to ice cube trays. Cover and freeze up to 1 month., To use frozen pesto: Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ROASTED GARLIC SPINACH PESTO

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Roasted Garlic Spinach Pesto is a more cost efficient alternative to classic basil pesto and just as delicious. Versatile for use on everything from pizza and pasta to bruschetta.

Provided by Chef Mireille

Categories Condiments

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups spinach leaves (firmly packed)
1/2 cup pistachios
1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese (freshly grated)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 cup olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 F.
Peel garlic.
Combine garlic and olive oil in an oven safe dish and transfer to oven.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, spinach, pistacchios, cheese, salt and pepper.
With the processor running, slowly add the oil a little at a time, until smooth and homogenous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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