Super Spinach Pesto

"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."
 
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Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
8
Yields:
1 1/2 cups
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

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

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Reviews

  1. 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.
     
  2. Me and 2 daughters, age 6 and 9 LOVE this!!! Yummy on sandwiches or on crackers. Using on a pesto pizza right now!
     
  3. 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.
     
  4. This was good stuff. I made it to use as part of another recipe and froze the rest. I ended up using brazil nuts as I didn't have any walnuts or sunflower seeds. I also added more garlic because I have a wonderful mild garlic that my Dad gave me from his garden.
     
  5. Yum! I am planning to make a pizza using this pesto, some shredded zucchini, tomatoes and mozzarella. I will probably cut back on the oil next time, or just add more spinach. Way more economical than basil pesto and just as good!
     
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