Spinach is one of the stress-busting superfoods on my top 10 list inside my best-selling book, ‘Eat to Beat Stress‘!!!
Here are a few more benefits to including more of these leafy greens into our diets regularly.
- supports thyroid health (high in iron) – learn more here
- boosts energy naturally, without caffeine (B vitamins) – get my list of top energy boosting foods here
- improves focus, attention, and memory retention (via folate & vitamin K
Check out some FUN & EASY variations on how to serve this delicious pesto below!
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| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings |
2-tbsp each
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- 2 c fresh spinach, packed
- 1-1/2 c fresh basil, rinsed and dried
- 1/4 c raw pine nuts
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 c fresh parmesan, shredded
- 1/3 c grapeseed oil (ok to sub extra-virgin olive oil)
Ingredients
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- Combine all ingredients in large food processor bowl. Pulse until finely chopped.
Store in refrigerator up to 5 days
OR
Batch & freeze as per these instructions.
More Serving Ideas:
whole grain pita pizzas (click for recipe)
Dip your veggies
Spread inside veggie wraps
MAKE IT (1 serving):
Spread 2 tbsp pesto (1 cube, defrosted) onto sundried tomato or spinach wrap
Top with 1 c. chopped veggies (spinach, sweet peppers, zucchini, any additional of your choice)
Wrap and enjoy!
Toss with veggies and brown rice
MAKE IT (1 serving):
Stir 2 tbsp pesto (1 cube, defrosted) into 1/2 c. cooked brown rice
Add 1 c. chopped raw zucchini and 1/2 c. halved grape tomatoes
Stir and serve!
Mix into pasta salad
MAKE IT (1 serving):
Mix 2 tbsp pesto (1 cube, defrosted) into 1/2 c. cooked whole grain pasta
Stir in 1/2 c. chopped fresh spinach, 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, and 1 c. diced raw zucchini
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