Prev Recipe Next Recipe

Mix up a new version of pesto with aged Cheddar, spinach and thyme.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen

Save Recipe Print

Total:: 10 min
Active:: 10 min

Yield:: about 1 cup

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

1/3 cup lightly toasted pecans
3 cups loosely packed spinach
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated aged Cheddar
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Put the pecans in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the spinach, garlic, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Cheddar and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly stream in the vegetable oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

My Private Notes

Name: Spinach, Pecan and Cheddar Pesto
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Yield: about 1 cup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup lightly toasted pecans; 3 cups loosely packed spinach; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt; 1/2 cup coarsely grated aged Cheddar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil