Basil & Spinach Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil & Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PTM
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: .5 Cup Parmesan Cheese; 3 Garlic Clove; .25 Cup Pine Nuts; 2 Cups Basil; 1 Cup Spinach; .5 Cup Olive Oil; Salt; Pepper

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Basil and spinach pesto is a vibrant and flavorful sauce that has become a culinary sensation worldwide. Crafted from a harmonious blend of fresh basil leaves, nutrient-rich spinach, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil, this pesto is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. Whether tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, used as a marinade, or dolloped on grilled vegetables, basil and spinach pesto’s culinary applications are boundless.

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Basil & Spinach Pesto Ingredients

½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
grated
3 Garlic Clove
¼ Cup Pine Nuts
2 Cups Basil
fresh leaves
1 Cup Spinach
fresh leaves
½ Cup Olive Oil
extra virgin
Salt
adjust to taste
Pepper
adjust to taste
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Utensils

Thermomix
Spatula

Making the Basil & Spinach Pesto

Place the basil, spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts to the Thermomix bowl.
Pulse or blend the ingredients in the Thermomix until they are finely chopped.
With the Thermomix running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the top opening.
Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Taste the pesto and add salt and pepper to your liking. Blend again to incorporate the seasoning.
Stop the Thermomix and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
Transfer the pesto dip to a serving bowl and use it as a sauce for pasta, a dip for bread, or a topping for various dishes.

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Notes & Tips

Typically, it takes about 10-15 minutes to prepare the ingredients and make the pesto dip using a Thermomix. This includes gathering and measuring the ingredients and processing them in the Thermomix.

Best paired with pasta dishes, salads, grilled meats, or even as a dip for crusty bread, basil and spinach pesto adds a burst of freshness to any meal. Immerse yourself in the green goodness of basil and spinach pesto and elevate your culinary creations to new heights.

Tagged in Breakfast Recipes, Dinner Recipes, Lunch Recipes, Snack Recipes In the following cuisines Italian Recipes Published on Posted on October 25, 2023December 7, 2023 Add Comment