Spinach Walnut Pesto
This tasty pesto made with spinach, parsley, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese is quick and easy to make and will spruce up any bowl of pasta!
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 16, 2026Share
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This tasty pesto made with spinach, parsley, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese is quick and easy to make and will spruce up any bowl of pasta!
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Ingredients 9
2 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
0.5 cup chopped walnuts
0.25 cup water
3 cloves garlic
0.25 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
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Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Slowly pour in the oil while the processor is running until the mixture forms a smooth paste.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 43g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 18mg
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Sodium 461mg
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Total Carbohydrate 5g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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