Spinach Walnut Pesto

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This flavorful spinach and walnut pesto is easy to make and will transform your meal into a 5-star dish. It's great served with linguine pasta. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto to each pound of pasta.

Submitted by Shan

Updated on October 11, 2022

Tested by

Allrecipes Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

1 1/2 cups

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443	Calories
43g	Fat
5g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43g	56%
Saturated Fat 8g	42%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 461mg	20%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g	21%
Vitamin C 21mg	23%
Calcium 262mg	20%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 183mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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