My mother had suggested using Spinach instead of Basil in Pesto, my sister switched it up with Walnuts.
1
Wash a lot of Spinach!
2
Chop up some walnuts
3
Mince some Garlic (or use a handy dandy garlic press!)
4
Toss the ingredients into a blender or food processor
Drizzle in some Olive Oil (I also added just a bit of water)
Add some Salt and Pepper to taste
6
Blend away! Until it reaches a nice pureed consistency!
Mix it with some Pasta, or use it as spread on a burger, or anything else you can think to put it on...