Try something different with pesto which can be used as a dip for vegetables, spread over seafood and poultry, and of course a pesto for that Italian dish.
Pesto Di Spinaci Al Basilico (Italian)
Makes about 1 cup (340 g)
2 cups (260 g) organic spinach
1/4 cup (30 g) each organic: basil, sunflower seeds (raw, hulled), and Parmesan cheese or a dairy-free cheese
1/3 cup (45 g) organic pin nuts
3 crushed cloves of organic garlic
1 Tbs. (15 ml) organic lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) each: olive oil and water
optional spices:
- black pepper
- oregano
- Italian spices
- red pepper flakes
- jalapeños
Goes well with spinach:
- dill
- chives
- ginger
- nutmeg
- allspice
- thyme
uno 1. In a food processor, pulse several times: spinach, basil, sunflower seeds, and pin nuts.
due 2. Add garlic, lemon juice, and cheese. Pulse several times.
tre 3. Slowly add oil and then water.
quattro 4. Stir in any spices and adjust for taste.
