--- title: "Nutrient Packed Pesto" id: "9868" type: "post" slug: "nutrient-packed-pesto" published_at: "2020-04-30T14:06:25+00:00" modified_at: "2024-06-19T14:05:38+00:00" url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/04/30/nutrient-packed-pesto/" markdown_url: "https://mondaydreams.com/2020/04/30/nutrient-packed-pesto.md" excerpt: "Pesto is one of those things that everybody loves. It is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS on pasta, but it is also super yummy on roasted veggies, salads, rice, quinoa, sandwiches, pizza, and the list goes on. There are so many things I..." taxonomy_category: - "Dips and Spreads" - "Mains" - "Salads and Buddha Bowls" - "Sides" taxonomy_language: - "English" --- # Nutrient Packed Pesto by [Gaby](https://mondaydreams.com/author/gabysommer/) on [April 30, 2020](https://mondaydreams.com/2020/04/30/nutrient-packed-pesto/) in [Dips and Spreads](https://mondaydreams.com/category/dips-and-spreads/) , [Mains](https://mondaydreams.com/category/mains/) , [Salads and Buddha Bowls](https://mondaydreams.com/category/salads/) , [Sides](https://mondaydreams.com/category/sides/) [Jump to Recipe](#recipe) [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/nutrient-packed-pesto) Pesto is one of those things that everybody loves. It is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS on pasta, but it is also super yummy on roasted veggies, salads, rice, quinoa, sandwiches, pizza, and the list goes on. There are so many things I love about pesto besides its amazing taste. It’s healthy, quick, simple, customizable and colorful -I love a pretty dish-; plus, you can make a big batch and freeze leftovers for later. I like to freeze it in small portions, it’s a lifesaver on a busy day. Pesto looks fancy, but it is actually quite easy to make. It takes less than five minutes and it’s always a hit with family and friends. [https://mondaydreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/0016-nutrient-packed-pesto-03.jpg](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/0016-nutrient-packed-pesto-03.jpg) There are a lot of pesto recipes out there, but trust me, this one is a winner! My go-to pesto is vegan and PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS (and flavor!). I added spinach to the mix and, instead of pine nuts, used a combination of walnuts and pumpkin seeds. So nourishing; plus, it tastes like heaven. My favorite combo: pesto + farro spaghetti. I like to serve it with sun-dried tomatoes and toasted pine nuts; but it tastes just as good on its own. Take your meals to the next level with this amazing pesto recipe. **If you try it, let us know what you think. Tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) [@mondaydreamsblog](https://www.instagram.com/mondaydreamsblog/) or leave a comment below, we love hearing from you!** ## Nutrient Packed Pesto This is a great crowd-pleasing pesto recipe. It’s easy to make, vegan and filled with delicious wholesome ingredients. It pairs incredibly well with pretty much everything, from pasta to veggies. So Yum! [Print Recipe](https://mondaydreams.com/wprm_print/nutrient-packed-pesto) [Pin Recipe](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/bookmarklet/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F04%2F30%2Fnutrient-packed-pesto%2F&media=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F12%2F0016-nutrient-packed-pesto-02-web.jpg&description=Nutrient+Packed+Pesto&is_video=false) Servings 1 Cup ### Ingredients #### PESTO: - ⅓cupwalnuts - 2Tbsppumpkin seeds - 1cupspinach - ¾cupbasil leaves - 1big clove of garlic - 2Tbsplemon juice - ½cupolive oil - ½tspsea salt - 1Tbspnutritional yeast,optional #### **TO SERVE:** - Whole-grain farro pasta(or your pasta of choice) - Sun-dried tomatoes - Toasted pine nuts ### Instructions - Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender (or food processor) and blend until creamy. - Serve with your pasta of choice and add your favorite toppings. - Enjoy! ### Search ### Recent Post - [Single-Serve Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/12/04/single-serve-oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookie/) - [Herbed Quinoa Pea Salad](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/10/21/herbed-quinoa-pea-salad/) - [Greek-Inspired Potato Stew](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/30/greek-inspired-potato-stew/) - [No Churn Vegan Chocolate Almond Ice Cream](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/09/23/no-churn-vegan-chocolate-almond-ice-cream/) - [Apple Pecan Cookies](https://mondaydreams.com/2025/08/18/apple-pecan-cookies/) ### Archives Archives Select Month December 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 June 2025 April 2025 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 January 2022 December 2021 November 2021 October 2021 September 2021 August 2021 July 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 January 2021 December 2020 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 January 2017 ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](/2020/04/30/nutrient-packed-pesto/#respond) You must be [logged in](https://mondaydreams.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmondaydreams.com%2F2020%2F04%2F30%2Fnutrient-packed-pesto%2F) to post a comment.