Spinach, Pecan and Thyme Pesto

This pesto is so simple to put together and includes ingredients easily located at any grocery store. It’s very mild and mellow and makes a great dressing for pasta, as well as mild fish, like halibut. It would also make a lovely accompaniment to a veggie or turkey and avocado sandwich.

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Spinach, Pecan and Thyme Pesto

Author: keriawilliams

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cups fresh spinach (leaves only--trim off thick stems)
• ¹⁄₂ cup very fresh, roasted pecans (I usually buy my pecans at my local farmer's market and roast them at about 400* for about 7-8 minutes, until they become fragrant and are starting to get a little color.)
• 2 tbsp fresh thyme
• ¹⁄₂ cup fresh, flat-leaf parsley (leaves only)
• ¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp black pepper
• ¹⁄₃ cup very good quality olive oil (start with this and add more if necessary)
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• juice of 1/2 a lemon

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a small food processor. Pulse until the ingredients form a smooth sauce.

   

1. Add more olive oil a little at a time if necessary to reach the consistency that you prefer.

   

1. Use as a dressing for pasta, fish or chicken.