
By Justine Cooks Vegan
Iron Rich Spinach Pesto Pasta (vegan & gluten free)
4 steps
Prep:5minCook:15min
Once I make a recipe 5 times in the last few weeks I know have to share with you guys! This is SO easy to make and i can’t get over how delicious & nutritious it is!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:33 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
60
Moderate
Glycemic Load
38
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories794.6 kcal (40%)
Total Fat53.6 g (77%)
Carbs63.9 g (25%)
Sugars2.3 g (3%)
Protein29.2 g (58%)
Sodium365.2 mg (18%)
Fiber21.7 g (78%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings
Pesto Ingredients

1 bagspinach

1 handfulbasil

1 cupwalnuts

¼ cupBrazil nuts

1clove garlic

1lemon juiced

1 Tbspwater

1 Tbspolive oil

½ tspsea salt
Remaining ingredients:
Instructions
Step 1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
Step 2
Add all over ingredients into a blender, if using a high speed blender use the tamper to push down as you go. Add another 1 tbsp of water if needed and blend until complete smooth.
Step 3
Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water. Add pesto to the drained pasta with reserved pasta water and mix until well combined.
Step 4
Top with ground pepper, chili flakes and grated Brazil nut or extra lemon juice. Enjoy!
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