Vegan Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Pistachios add a lot of flavor to pesto without any dairy at all. It can be frozen in small amounts; just thaw in the fridge overnight before using in recipes.

Serves: 24Hands-on: 5 minutesTotal: 5 minutesDifficulty: Easy

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Serves: 24

Ingredients

  • 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 1⁄2 cups shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2⁄3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1⁄4 cup water

Directions

  • In blender or food processor, combine spinach, pistachios, and basil and blend until finely chopped.
  • With motor running, slowly add olive oil through the feed tube until mixture is smooth and thick. Add salt.
  • Add enough water for desired consistency. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.