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Easy Spinach Pesto

This Easy Spinach Pesto takes just minutes to prepare. Spinach, garlic and walnuts make the perfect vegan spread to schmear on toast or serve with pasta.
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Blend: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (8 ounces)
Calories: 363kcal
Author: Michele

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach (packed, about half of a plastic spinach contain/ 2.5 oz.)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice make sure no seeds make it in
  • 1 cup walnuts (raw unsalted)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place everything in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Makes about 8 oz. of pesto

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Notes

Nuts: I like walnuts but you can sub other nuts or seeds such as pine nuts, cashews or sunflower seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1433IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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