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Home » Recipe » Appetizer » Basil Spinach Almond Pesto

Basil Spinach Almond Pesto

Last Updated: November 3, 2018 / First Published: August 10, 2015 By Ilona 8 Comments This website is monetized with affiliate links. Read Privacy Policy.

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“New” Pesto made with basil and spinach is perfect for pasta or any veggies.

Basil Spinach Almond Pesto by ilonaspassion.com #pesto #basil #spinach #recipe

I wanted to make a real pesto for a long time, but it turned out my way. This is –> NEW Pesto that I just made with couple new ingredients. I went to the store the other day and I knew that I have to get 3 ingredients needed for this recipe. I had already olive oil and basil leaves in my fridge from my friend’s garden. Therefore, I just needed pine nuts, Parmesan and garlic.

I bought garlic and then I went to the store to get pine nuts. Once I saw the price of pine nuts I was amazed how expensive they are. I thought maybe I can switch my recipe a little and buy blanched almonds that were laying down next to pine nuts at the store. I decided almonds it is!

Basil Spinach Almond Pesto by ilonaspassion.com #pesto #basil #spinach #recipe

Then I went to the other store to get Parmesan cheese and I couldn’t find it. Next store, they didn’t have it. I thought how hard it is to get Parmesan cheese in a brick form. I didn’t have a luck to find it. After third store I said I have to get another cheese. So I got Parmigiano Reggiano.

Basil Spinach Almond Pesto by ilonaspassion.com #pesto #basil #spinach #recipe

Once I got home I wanted to make right away my pesto. I got my basil leaves and I looked at them and most of them had brownish spots already. I was unhappy. I thought maybe I should go and buy a new bunch, should I make less pesto or should I use something else instead of basil leaves. Some of them were ok, so I saved them.

Then I looked into my fridge and I was thinking what to do. I saw few spinach leaves at the back at the fridge. I’ve decided to give it a try. YUM! The recipe came out so delicious and we ate it in few days all —> 2 jars!

I just want to make a statement this is not traditional pesto. I don’t want to convince anybody that this is real Italian pesto. It’s new recipe and I love it!

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Basil Spinach Almond Pesto

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time9 hrs 1 min
Servings: 2 jars
Author: Ilona

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup blanched almonds
  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 3/4 cups Parmigiano Regianno finely shredded
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 250 ml jars

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. and lay almonds on baking sheet. Bake for about 5 - 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool off.
  • Place almonds, basil leaves, spinach leaves, Parmigiano Reggiano and garlic into food processor. Pulse on low speed and blend. In the end add olive oil. If the pesto will be to dry, add a little more olive oil. Store pesto in jars. Refrigerate.

Nutrition

Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Potassium: 0mg | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. Mira

    August 10, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    Sounds like a great idea! I’ve tried walnut pesto, but still have to make it with almonds! Pinned!

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    • Ilona

      August 10, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      Thank you:)

      Reply
  2. Dani @ Dani California Cooks

    August 10, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    I love when I set out to do one recipe, and then it totally morphs into something else that’s still awesome!

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    • Ilona

      August 10, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      That’s right Dani:)

      Reply
  3. Debbie Woodruff

    August 10, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    This looks delicious! I love pesto. I don’t eat cheese, but I find it tastes delicious without or with a little nutritional yeast. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      August 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you Debbie for pinning!

      Reply
  4. Sarah | Well and Full

    August 11, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    What a great twist on classic pesto! Looking through the photos, I wish I had a huge bowl of pasta + pesto right now !!

    Reply
    • Ilona

      August 11, 2015 at 11:30 AM

      Thank you Sarah!

      Reply

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