Spinach Pistachio Pesto

Clean eating doesn’t have to be boring or tasteless! This Whole30-compliant Spinach Pistachio Pesto adds a flavorful punch to any meal. This delicious spread hits on the creamy and salty notes of a traditional pesto while being dairy free and vegan. When added to shrimp or chicken, this pesto elevates the protein and makes a weeknight meal something special. When smeared on toast, the pesto adds a much-needed burst of fresh flavor. So yummy!

I know, I know.

I’m still on a Whole30 kick here at TSP. And honestly, I don’t know if I’ll ever be off it.

We really enjoyed getting back to whole foods last month, and we’ve continued eating mostly Whole30-compliant meals at home with the interspersed sweet or bread or alcoholic beverage while out on the town.

While I don’t foresee The Speckled Palate becoming a Whole30-centric blog, I want to share these recipes because healthy recipes don’t have to be bland or boring.

Oh, good for you recipes can be oh-so-flavorful if done right.

And this pesto? Totally done right.

Some Whole30 recipes you might want to check out: Whole30 Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas Plates | Whole30 Taco Zucchini Boats | Galia Melon Jamón Skewers | Whole30 Bacon Apple Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette | Blackberry Ginger Lemon Whole30 Tea | Sweet Potato Bisque | Whole30 Steak Salad with Orange Vinaigrette | Vegan Potato Leek Soup

Wanting to do a Whole30, but unsure where to start? I wrote a guide called 8 Tips for a Successful Whole30 that might be helpful for you!

About a week into the Whole30, I was craving something to put on protein that wasn’t just salt and pepper or lemon.

While delicious, I knew I needed to shake things up, or I was going to get bored quickly.

My husband suggested pesto, and after doing a little research, I realized that I could make a Whole30-compliant pesto easily from ingredients I already had in my kitchen.

A friendly reminder: The Whole30 powers that be say nuts and seeds are OK… but you should limit your consumption of them. So don’t go eating this entire batch of pesto in one sitting.

That night, we made skillet pesto shrimp, and it was spectacular!

And the pesto made all the difference. The pistachios bring a salty sweetness to the table while the spinach adds mildness and the lemon zest and juice add an acidic pop.

In other words, this pesto was a HIT.

And it’s oh-so-easy to make at home.

Spinach Pistachio Pesto Essentials

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• Food processor.
• Zester.
• Citrus juicer.

Get the look!

• 8 oz. mason jar.
• Oneida Countess Servingware.

Y’all ready for some PESTO?

Let’s do this thing…

Have you ever done the Whole30?

Do you like to change things up, food-wise, so you don’t get bored, too?