Spinach Pesto

Name: Spinach Pesto
Total time: 720 s
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 gm Spinach Greens blanched; 1 tsp Salt; 5-6 tbsp Olive Oil; 5-6 Garlic cloves; 1/2 cup Almonds; 1 tsp freshly cracked Black Pepper; 2-3 tbsp Parmesan Cheese

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Spinach Pesto is a lovely alternative or variation to the original. There are umpteen variations made nowadays and this is one of them.
Traditionally it is made in a mortar and a pestle which makes it extremely creamy and delicious. But a food processor or a blender also can very well do the job these days.

Pesto is always made to taste based on the ingredients at hand, therefore adjust them as needed.
It traces it's name to the Italian word Pestare meaning to crush or pound. Though the mortar and pestle is a great authentic way but churning it in a blender or a food processor is much easier too.
That's all. Nothing much complicated at all. It's a great option for any special Pasta treat. Plus it's absolutely flavourful and delicious too. And a way lot healthier too. The hard Cheese adds that much needed creamy texture and thickness.

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

ZMA @zesty5

Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

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Ingredients

10-12 minutes

5-6 servings

250 gmSpinach Greens blanched
1 tspSalt
5-6 tbspOlive Oil
5-6Garlic cloves
1/2 cupAlmonds
1 tspfreshly cracked Black Pepper
2-3 tbspParmesan Cheese

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Steps

10-12 minutes

1

Keep all the ingredients listed and handy. Blanch the spinach greens for about 3-4 minutes. Drain and add all to a blender jar.
2

Keep adding oil as you blend. Do not add all at once. It needs to be churned to get that velvety smooth texture and looks.
3

That's it. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Fill it up in clean sterilised bottles and freeze. Also it stays good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. But if you intend to store it or freeze it for a long time use, then skip the parmesan cheese.
4

Use it in your favourite salads, pastas or even as a dip for a variety of chips, nachos, fries etc. Enjoy!

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ZMA @zesty5

on January 11, 2024 01:44

Homemaker by choice and a passionate cook by heart. An aspiring cook who actually never knew anything about Cooking until i became a mother myself.With Motherhood came the responsibilities as well and this was the turning point in my life.I started to learn the ABC's of cooking, taking help from my mother and my MIL. And time just flew. I spread my wings higher and higher. With my love for excellence and innovation, i stepped into a world of homecooks with my exposure to Cookpad one fine day on the social media. And there was no looking back since then and i have not only shared recipes here on this wonderful platform but also have made some lovely friends as well. Today iam successful because of my hard work, dedication and loads of good wishes of my family and my kids in particular.