Spinach Arugula Pesto
Homemade spinach arugula pesto is better than store-bought and a nice change from basil. It's a serious flavour booster for so many dishes!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 327kcal
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons or digital kitchen scale
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Salad spinner optional
- Food processor or stand or immersion blender
- Rubber spatula
- Glass jar(s) with tight-fitting lid(s) for storage
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almonds raw, slivered
- 3 cups spinach washed and dried
- 1 cup arugula washed and dried
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt or flaky
- 1 clove garlic peeled, end trimmed
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scatter the almonds on the sheet and toast for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. The almonds should be fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool slightly.
- While the almonds are toasting, wash and dry the spinach and arugula. Use a salad spinner if you have one to ensure the leaves are dry.
- Place the spinach, arugula, toasted almonds, Parmesan cheese, salt, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5 to 10 times, or until the mixture is coarse and chunky.
- With the food processor running, drizzle the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times as needed. Once the oil is incorporated, process for 5 to 10 seconds or until the pesto reaches your desired texture. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Spoon the pesto into a clean glass jar. Store, tightly covered, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Store the pesto in clean glass jars with tight fitting lids in the refrigerator.
- Spinach pesto will keep in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1281IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 1mg