super-green pesto!
if you know me, you know i love garlic and pepper. so, when you add basil and spinach to the mix, that's just cause for celebration. so, some time ago i made a LOT of basil-filled, spinach-tastic pesto and froze about half of it. because of the current economic climate, i've come to the conclusion that i must rely on my sense of creativity if i want to feel less like i'm eating the same thing over and over. i thawed the pesto out and was reminded that i should record my ingredients lest they be forgotten.
the recipe is loosey-goosey as there are no measurements (as per usual), so i say you do everything to taste and see what works for you.
baby spinach
frozen spinach (maybe 1/3 cup)
fresh basil (however much you like)
garlic ( a LOT)
pine nuts!
olive oil
salt
pepper
onion powder*
toast the pine nuts in olive oil; add basil, baby spinach, onion powder, salt and pepper. once the basil and baby spinach are slightly wilted, throw it all in a blender or food processor with frozen spinach. blend the ingredients. if the sauce is too thick, add a bit of water to change the consistency.
i had mine with rice noodles and chopped tomato. om nom nom.
eat up! leave your pesto ideas in the comments. cuz, you know, i believe strongly that 3949 people read this blog and have been waiting patiently for an update. :)
*you could probably use fresh onion, maybe half a shallot or something, but i didn't have any on hand.
1 comment:
true pesto needs to have some parmigiano cheese in it (and not that pre-grated mess). i've also used walnuts and it turned out plum gorgeous.
i made a pesto variation with basil, cilantro, and some arugula. yes lawd. it was fantastic.
i've never put onion in mine, but it depends on what you like. you can make pesto out of just about anything. go for what's on sale.
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