Spinach Walnut Pesto

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 15 minutes

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

• Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
• Calories: 443 kcal
• Total Fat: 43 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 18 mg
• Sodium: 461 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 11 g