Spinach, Arugula & Walnut Pesto

This Spinach, Arugula & Walnut Pesto is so simple to make but absolutely packed with flavor. It is the perfect light sauce to put on everything. Enjoy it on pizza, pasta, salad or slathered on your favorite protein. This pesto adds so much flavor to any meal, you are going to love it.

*originally posted 07/2019; updated 04/2021

What You Need:

• Spinach
• Arugula
• Walnuts
• Garlic
• Lemon – zest & juice
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Let’s Make Pesto:

1. Add the walnuts to a dry saute pan and bring heat to a medium/low. Watch them and move them around in the pan for a few minutes until just lightly toasted.
2. Add the nuts to the food processor. Then zest the lemon and add the zest along with the juice into the processor. Add the remaining ingredients.
3. Pulse to combine and then switch to high speed, stopping to scrape the sides down with a rubber spatula. Continue until full combined and a sauce is formed. Taste and add more salt & pepper if needed.
4. Use right away or store in a glass container in the fridge. Can last up to 5 days in the fridge

Ways to Enjoy Your Pesto:

• Tossed with pasta or zoodles
• On pizza!
• Mixed with mayo for a delicious pesto aioli
• On top of almost any protein
• Used as a dressing in a salad
• As a dip for veggies

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