Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce Recette

This vibrant spinach pesto is a lighter, zestier take on a classic! Inspired by my sister-in-law's amazing recipe, it uses significantly less oil than traditional pesto, while the picante sauce adds a delicious, spicy kick that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this pesto is ready in minutes and pairs beautifully with your favorite pasta. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 10 min

Calories 132.9 kcal

Protéines 12g

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Ingrédients pour Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce

Fresh Spinach
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup your favorite picante sauce
2 cloves garlic

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Comment préparer Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce

Reserve 1/2 cup of your favorite picante sauce (set aside).
In a blender or food processor, combine 2 cups fresh spinach, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), 2 cloves garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Gradually add the reserved 1/2 cup picante sauce while blending until well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Toss the pesto with 1 pound of hot cooked pasta.
Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional) and serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

Fat

15g

Carbs

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Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce ?

Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce prend environ 15 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 10 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce ?

Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce contient environ 132.9 calories par portion, avec environ 12 g de protéines, 1 g de glucides et 16 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Lighter Spinach Pesto Sauce sont Fresh Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Picante Sauce, Garlic. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.