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A bowl of green pesto sauce on a cloth, surrounded by fresh basil leaves, a head of garlic, and scattered walnut pieces.
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5 from 4 votes

Spinach-Basil-Walnut Pesto (aka Budget-Friendly Pesto)

🌿 Spinach-Basil-Walnut Pesto blends basil and spinach with toasted walnuts, garlic, lemon, and salty pecorino for a silky, nutty pesto that works on pasta, grains, and sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pesto
Servings: 2 meals for a family of 4

Equipment

  • 1 food processor, blender, or immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts
  • 2 cups basil
  • 3 cups spinach
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup pecorino Romano grated
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • To a blender, add all the ingredients, except the olive oil. Begin blending, adding the olive oil as you blend.

Nutrition

Calories: 933kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 62g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 921mg | Potassium: 435mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5593IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 377mg | Iron: 3mg
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