Parsley Spinach Pesto
Spinach and parsley replace basil in this flavorful variation of classic pesto sauce.

Ingredients
- 120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- 180 g (6 cups) fresh spinach
- 30 g (½ cup) Italian flat leaf parsley
- 40 g (½ cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (2 Tablespoons) walnuts
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) clove
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
- 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
- 120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- 180 g (6 cups) fresh spinach
- 30 g (½ cup) Italian flat leaf parsley
- 40 g (½ cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (2 Tablespoons) walnuts
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) clove
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
- 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
- 120 ml (½ cup) olive oil
- Tablespoon (½ teaspoon) salt, optional
- 180 g (6 cups) fresh spinach
- 30 g (½ cup) Italian flat leaf parsley
- 40 g (½ cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- Tablespoon (2 Tablespoons) walnuts
- Tablespoon (1 Tablespoon) clove
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades
- 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.