Super Spinach Pesto

Morris#203's Note:

This has been a great recipe that uses spinach instead of the traditional basil as its base, making it cheaper to make. Great in homemade tomato soup.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 10

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 3 cups spinach
• 1 garlic clove (a big one)
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. .Mix all ingredients in a food processer except the spinach.
2. Add spinach last, and process until smooth.
3. Serve with crackers or in tomato soup.

Reviews

[Picholine]

Excellent! I followed the recipe, using 3 cups packed spinach, and ended up with about 1.5 cups of concentrated pesto. I was skeptical about it not having salt but I didn't miss it. So far I've had it with spaghetti (about 1 T per bowl) and parmesan, and on crackers with cream cheese and sundried tomatoes. I'll probably freeze the rest. This is a wonderfully economical recipe tastes as good as (and is even healthier than) fresh basil pesto.

[Definitely Not Martha]

Me and 2 daughters, age 6 and 9 LOVE this!!! Yummy on sandwiches or on crackers. Using on a pesto pizza right now!

[okinok]

I thought this was very tasty and easy to make. I like a less oily pesto, so I think I will cut back on the oil next time I make it.