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Roasted Garlic Spinach Pesto

Roasted Garlic Spinach Pesto is a more cost efficient alternative to classic basil pesto and just as delicious. Versatile for use on everything from pizza and pasta to bruschetta.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 167kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Roasted Garlic Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Pesto Ingredients

  • 4 cups spinach leaves firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Peel garlic.
  • Combine garlic and olive oil in an oven safe dish and transfer to oven.
  • Roast for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, spinach, pistacchios, cheese, salt and pepper.
  • With the processor running, slowly add the oil a little at a time, until smooth and homogenous.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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