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Parsley Spinach Pesto

Spinach and parsley replace basil in this flavorful variation of classic pesto sauce.
fresh parsley spinach pesto

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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

6 servings (360 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

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Yield:

6 servings (360 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

Recipe Book

Yield:

6 servings (360 ml)

Total Time:

10 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Easy

Save To:

Recipe Book

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • 6 cups (180 g) fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (30 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • ½ cup (40 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts
  • 1 Tablespoon clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
  3. Blend for 25-30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

For a vibrant dark green, blanch the herbs first and then blend. Recipe makes enough to coat 1 1/2 lbs. cooked tri-color bowtie pasta.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • 6 cups (180 g) fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (30 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • ½ cup (40 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts
  • 1 Tablespoon clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
  3. Blend for 25-30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

For a vibrant dark green, blanch the herbs first and then blend. Recipe makes enough to coat 1 1/2 lbs. cooked tri-color bowtie pasta.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • 6 cups (180 g) fresh spinach
  • ½ cup (30 g) Italian flat leaf parsley
  • ½ cup (40 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts
  • 1 Tablespoon clove

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
  3. Blend for 25-30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

For a vibrant dark green, blanch the herbs first and then blend. Recipe makes enough to coat 1 1/2 lbs. cooked tri-color bowtie pasta.