Pesto Spinach + Escarole Version (Includes Open-Faced Sandwich & Pesto Pasta Recipe)
Materials
| Spinach | 5 bunches |
| Escarole | 1 bunch |
| Pine nuts | 20-30 pieces |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Olive oil | 3 teaspoons |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Salt | to taste |
How To Make
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Wash all the ingredients, peel the garlic cloves, and let's get started: ❶ Remove the leaves from the spinach and escarole (I’m not a fan of the stems) and place them in a blender. ❷ Add pine nuts, garlic cloves, black pepper, and salt (I used a two-in-one grinder from Sam's Club, so add a bit more for flavor). ❸ Gradually add olive oil in three batches, one teaspoon at a time, adjusting to your preference. ❹ Finally, blend until smooth!
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Here's a bonus breakfast recipe for an open-faced sandwich: 【Ingredients】French baguette, tri-color cherry tomatoes, blueberries, mushrooms, shrimp, sausage, carrots, minced garlic 【Steps】❶ Sauté mushrooms and shrimp with garlic. ❷ Poach an egg. ❸ Heat the sausage. ❹ Slice the baguette and spread with pesto or yogurt. ❺ Layer your favorite ingredients on the baguette. ❻ Sprinkle some black pepper and salt. ❼ Dig in! Oh wait, don't forget to take a photo first! 😝
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I made it again for lunch.
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You can also make pesto pasta! 【Ingredients】Pasta, tri-color cherry tomatoes, sesame seeds, small lime, escarole leaves 【Steps】❶ Boil water and add the pasta. ❷ Cook the pasta until done but not mushy. ❸ Drain the pasta and let it cool slightly, don’t rinse with cold water. ❹ Mix in pesto, about 3 tablespoons. ❺ Add other ingredients, take a photo, and enjoy. 【Tip】Pesto is seasoned but the flavor might be mild when mixed with pasta, so feel free to add more salt or ketchup to taste.
