Spinach, Pecan and Cheddar Pesto
Mix up a new version of pesto with aged Cheddar, spinach and thyme.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 10 min
- 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
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.
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