Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto Sauce

Spinach Basil Walnut Pesto Sauce

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A great way to use your greens, this Spinach Basil Pesto with walnut is so refreshing and must have pasta sauce recipe.

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Ingredients

  • Roughly chop walnuts and dry roast in a nonstick pan until fragrant or 1 minute. Let them cool and keep aside.
  • Pulse a few times to combine, add oil in batches and process until the basil and spinach has broken down to coarse paste looking texture.
  • Scrap sides with a spatula and add parmesan cheese and process again for few seconds.
  • Use immediately or refrigerate for later use. This pesto can be stored refrigerated in air tight container for 5-7 days. Bring to room temperature before using.
  • 1 cup Fresh basil leaves (rinsed)
  • 1 cup Spinach leaves (rinsed)
  • ½ cup Walnut (chopped)
  • 4-5 pc Garlic
  • 1 Tsp. Lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • ¼ Tsp. Ground black pepper
  • ¼ Tsp. Chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup Grated parmesan cheese

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