Spinach Kale Basil Pesto
Spinach Kale Basil Pesto. Note: I always make up the pesto a few days ahead of time, as the flavors meld, and it saves me a step come dinner time. I love keeping pesto on hand in my fridge. Test out different greens, herbs, nuts and oils for more variety. I also swapped out our usual walnuts for toasted pistachios. It just seemed like the obvious choice for such a green sauce ? EASY Kale and Spinach Pesto Sauce is loaded with fresh healthy greens (kale, spinach, and basil) and blended with some garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, and extra-virgin olive oil and the flavor is fantastic! To cook Spinach Kale Basil Pesto you need 10 ingredients and 5 steps easily.
The ingredients needed to make Spinach Kale Basil Pesto:
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1 cup of fresh spinach, stems cut off
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1/2 cup of kale, swiss chard or any favorite green
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1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
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1/8 cup of fresh italian parsley
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8 clove of roasted garlic
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1/4 cup of slivered or chopped almonds or walnuts
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1/8 cup of shaved parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup of olive oil, extra virgin
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of salt and pepper
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2 tsp of ground flaxseed (optional)
Steps to make Spinach Kale Basil Pesto:
- Process your greens and herbs.
- Add nuts, garlic, parm and flaxseed (if using)
- Pulse 2-3 times then scrape down the sides and pulse once more.
- Taste and add the salt and pepper. Taste again and adjust.
- Cover your processor or blender and set to low setting as you drizzle the olive oil during the processing. Taste once more to fine tune seasonings and thickness. Keeps well over 4 days in a reusuable mason jar. Add to your favorite pasta, smear on toast or bake with chicken breasts. So versatile!
Process until a paste has formed. You will probably need to stop every now and then to push down the kale and spinach. When a paste has formed you can gently stir in the cheese. Steps to Make It In a blender or food processor, combine the kale, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, and nuts, pulsing just until coarsely chopped. Slowly add olive oil, lemon juice and plenty of salt and pepper, blending just until desired consistency is reached.
