This amazing spinach and basil pesto contains a fresh and healthy array of ingredients come together to deliver a powerfully tasty meal. Serve it with wholemeal penne or your favourite pasta.
SERVES 5 | PREP TIME 5 MINUTES | COOKING TIME 20 MINUTES
Ingredients
- 500g brown pasta
- 600g of spinach
- 150g coriander
- 70g basil
- 60ml olive oil
- 1 garlic glove crushed
- 100g parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Cook the pasta as per the package information and set aside. Place all the remaining ingredients in a food processor and blend till smooth, taste for seasoning.
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I like the idea, thanks Moni. I will try your yummy recipe with kale, watercress or collard greens instead of spinach. I can’t have spinach, too acidic for me unless it’s baked, becomes alkaline.
Margo