Spirulina Pesto

This easy to make pesto made with fresh spirulina paste can be enjoyed immediately or frozen for later use.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 255 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup fresh spirulina paste
• 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup pine nuts
• 0.75 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place pine nuts in a dry, nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor.

Step 2

Add basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, spirulina paste, salt, and garlic to the food processor; puree until you have a thick paste of desired consistency.