Purists will say that pesto must contain basil. But with this recipe you’ll get something just as good, if not better.
By Preethi Vemu
Spinach and Roasted Garlic Pesto
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
Purists will say that pesto must contain basil. But with this recipe you’ll get something just as good, if not better.
Ingredients
- Spinach leaves, washed – 10 bunches or two fistfuls
- Green Chilli – 1
- Garlic cloves – 6-10
- Salt – To taste
- Olive oil – 1 Tsp
Instructions
- Heat the oil in the pan and add the washed spinach leaves and green chilli to this.
- Stir so that the leaves are coated with the olive oil.
- Close the lid of the pan and let this steam for 5 min.
- Dry roast the garlic cloves on a medium flame for 5 min, and let this cool.
- Grind the steamed spinach leaves with the garlic cloves and salt.
- Store in a cool, dry container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
I love basil (and pesto) but I’ve got a bag of spinach and not a clue what to do with it and this looks like a delicious alternative to salad!