Spinach and Walnut Pesto
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This Spinach and Walnut Pesto is one of those recipes that instantly upgrades everything. Toss it through pasta, spread it on toast, spoon it over roasted veggies, or keep a jar in the fridge for quick lunches all week. Fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes.
There’s something satisfying about making pesto from scratch. A handful of greens, good olive oil, garlic and nuts transform into something vibrant, rich and endlessly useful. This Spinach and Walnut Pesto is the kind of recipe that makes everyday meals feel more alive without needing much effort at all.
Using spinach keeps it affordable and mellow, while basil still brings that classic fresh pesto flavour. Walnuts add warmth and richness, making this perfect tossed through pasta, spooned onto grilled vegetables, spread into sandwiches or swirled through soups. It’s one of those fridge staples that quietly makes everything taste better.
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How to Use Spinach Pesto
This Spinach and Walnut Pesto is one of those versatile fridge staples that instantly makes simple meals feel more special.
Recipes:
Try it with:
Tossed through hot pasta
Spread onto sandwiches or wraps
Spoon over grilled chicken, fish or roasted vegetables
Swirled into soups for extra flavour
Mixed through warm potatoes or grains
Spread onto pizza bases or flatbreads
Stirred through scrambled eggs or omelettes
Added to salad dressings or dips
Dolloped onto bowls with roasted vegetables and protein
Spread on toast with avocado, tomatoes or feta
It’s also perfect for meal prep - keep a jar in the fridge and use it throughout the week to quickly add flavour to lunches and dinners.
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Spinach & Walnut Pesto
INGREDIENTS
2 cups (60g) baby spinach
1 cup (20g) fresh basil leaves
¼ cup (40g) walnuts
¼ cup (20g) parmesan, finely grated
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sea salt and Cracked pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Blend
Add the baby spinach, and olive oil to a food processor and pulse a few times to roughly combine. Then add all the remaining ingredients (basil, walnuts, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper) and process until smooth with a little texture.
2. Taste and adjust
Taste and adjust - more lemon for brightness, more salt for depth, or a splash more olive oil to loosen. Use immediately or store in a jar and refrigerate.
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Margaret Pahos @CreateCookShare
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