Spinach pesto with Extra Mature Cheddar

Total 10 min

A perfect addition to sandwiches and tapas alike – our recipe for Spinach pesto with cheddar revolves around a cheese- and almond-reinforced consistency that clings to its surroundings. Specializing in adding depth and color, flavors are mellow, bordering on mild with a citrus twist.

Spinach pesto with Extra Mature Cheddar

Ingredients

1¾ oz almonds
8¾ oz fresh spinach
1¾ oz Castello® Extra mature cheddar
1 garlic clove
olive oil
lemon juice
salt
pepper

Preparation

Preparation

Rinse the fresh spinach leaves and place in a blender along with the almonds, garlic and Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pulse lightly to blend, gradually adding olive oil until you have a slightly chunky texture without pureeing the pesto.

Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.

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