I love to have a handy little jar of this Pepita Pesto in my fridge. Chock-full of fresh herbs and nutrient-dense spinach, it uses pepitas instead of nuts and is pretty quick to make. This savory pesto is just as good for swirling into pasta, spreading on sandwiches, folding into salads, spooning onto tarts and pizzas, drizzling over tomatoes, and more. It’s really the condiment of the summer!
Simply add all the ingredients, except for the olive oil, to a food processor or blender, then pulse until finely chopped. While the food processor is running, drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Stop processing once the pesto is smooth. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed. The pesto will keep, covered, for a few days in the fridge.
To make the Pepita Pesto, you will need the following ingredients:
In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine 1 cup parsley, 1 cup spinach, 1 cup cilantro, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup pepitas, 2 ½ ounces Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup lemon juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and a good pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Pulse until finely chopped.
While the food processor is running, drizzle in ½ a cup extra-virgin olive oil. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed.
Use immediately or store in the fridge, covered, for up to 5 days.
Whip up a batch of this quick and easy Pepita Pesto from scratch and enjoy it throughout the week. Toss it into pasta, salads, soups, or spread it on a toasted slice of bread for a vibrant and healthy appetizer recipe. Made it? Please come back to leave a note below to let others know how good it was!
So quick, so fresh!
Simply loved it!
Wow. This pepita pesto changed our family dinners. My kids love it, especially on pasta. I made it quickly one weeknight, and it was so good we now always have a jar ready. Simple and delicious.
Delizioso! This pepita pesto is a game changer for our family dinners. I made it to top off our pasta night, and my kids couldn't get enough! So easy and packed with flavor. Will make it again for sure!
Delicious!
Wow!
Superb flavor delight!
This Pepita Pesto is super easy and delish. Made it for fam gathering, they loved it. Thanks for sharing
Super easy! Used it on tacos, yum!
Superb! This pesto brightens my dishes and my kids love it too.
Delicious! I made this Pepita Pesto and used it on my pasta last night. It was a hit! I can’t believe how easy it was to whip up. The flavors just jump out at you! Next time, I’ll be making a double batch.
Delicious
So easy, love.
This Pepita Pesto is proper lush! I whipped it up in no time and it's become my go-to for meals. Tossed it in pasta after a long day, and honestly, it’s like a hug in a jar. So grateful for this recipe, it’s bang on for summer!
Buzzworthy! I whipped this up one sunny afternoon and tossed it on some pasta for a picnic. Everyone loved it! Perfect for summer days with friends. Totally making again.
