Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto

Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto

A yummy spin on pesto by Sally Pressly. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Pantry Staple
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Kitchen Knife

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup walnuts toasted
  • 3 cups spinach* fresh, washed and dried
  • 1 cup basil* fresh, washed and dried
  • 2-3 cloves garlic* or garlic scapes*, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin, high quality
  • 6 tbsp parmesan cheese grated, optional
  • 1 pinch nutmeg grated, optional
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine walnuts, spinach, basil and garlic. Process until well chopped, scraping down sides of the bowl once or twice. With the motor running, add olive oil through the feed tube in a steady stream; stop machine, scrape down sides of bowl once or twice. Stir in cheeses (if desired) , nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on pasta, grilled chicken, bread, crackers or whatever your heart desires!
  • Refrigerate or freeze unused portions.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2487IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, garlic, garlic scapes, greens, spinach