I have a new friend, and her name is Cuisinart Mini-Prep processor. Here we are on Christmas together:
So far, I’ve made hummus, almond butter, and pesto with my little Mini-Prep. Yum.
This pesto is flavorful and simple to make. For those of you who aren’t veggie fans, it doesn’t taste much like spinach at all!
Spinach and Tomato Pesto
Ingredients:
- 3 c. spinach
- 5 T. olive oil
- 5-6 sundried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced (We like garlic, but you can use less if you’d like!)
- 1/4 c. pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
- 2 tsp. sea salt
Instructions
In a frying pan, heat 1 T. of the oil over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and bright green.
Place spinach and all remaining ingredients in the food processor. Blend until smooth.
Serve over your favorite pasta or fish! May I suggest adding a bit of Parmesan?
Hummus and almond butter recipes are being perfected, but will be shared on the blog shortly!
That pesto sounds great – I’ve never made it with spinach. I couldn’t live without my mini food processor. I love her. Or him. Or it.
LOVE my mini prep. I haven’t made pesto in ages, I should give yours a try, it sounds like a great combo of flavors
Jealous of the mini-prep! And the pesto
we dont have a food processor in my house.. it is really sad, actually haha. that looks amazing though. what a tasty recipe.
Pumpkin seeds….brilliant! Saving this recipe to make soon! Looks AMAZING!
That pesto recipe looks delicious! I too just received a food processor and love trying out new recipes! I can’t wait for your hummus!
pesto sounds so good right now! it reminds me of summer and i could use a little warmth right now
I have a mini prep too– I love it! So nice to not have to use the giant Cuisinart for everything!
I keep perusing the food processors, but still don’t think I can justify buying one. I think I’m just going to bite the bullet
Love the blog!!
I got the same food processor for Christmas! Still haven’t used it yet…pesto sounds like a great first option, though!
oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine — I got the food processor/ blender combo for my birthday and its a life saver! http://www.cuisinart.com/products/blenders/bfp-10ch.html
it is smaller (like the mini prep) but I can still make a single pie crust in it…. which is probably a good thing cause 2 crusts means two pies!
That combo looks awesome!
I am going to make this right now! It looks tasty and easy.
Awesome. Let me know if you like it!
I’m so glad that I just bought all of those ingredients because now I need to make this! It looks so yummu. ^^
- yummy ^^;