Common Ingredients in baby spinach pesto Recipes
We researched the most common ingredients in over a dozen popular baby spinach pesto recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.
The most common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes is baby spinach.
Olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts and parmigiano reggiano are also common ingredients in baby spinach pesto recipes. For herbs and spices, basil is popular. Variations include:
- walnuts in place of pine nuts
- feta cheese in place of parmigiano reggiano
- Ingredient Ratios
- Average Weight of Ingredients
- baby spinach - 100%
- olive oil - 85%
- salt - 85%
- garlic - 75%
- basil - 30%
- lemon juice - 30%
- pine nuts - 30%
- parmigiano reggiano - 30%
- pepper - 30%
- black pepper
- zucchini ends - 20%
- feta cheese - 20%
- walnuts - 20%
- zest lemon - 20%
- chicken breast - 20%
- 8 Baby Spinach Pesto Recipes (ingredients only)
The average baby spinach pesto recipe has about 11.2 ingredients, with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 17.
In terms of directions, baby spinach pesto recipes have about 4.6 steps on average, ranging from 3 to 7 instructions.
An average baby spinach pesto recipe takes about 41 minutes to prepare, ranging from 20 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.
Parent Dish: Pesto
Sibling Dishes:
Parsley Pesto
Arugula Pesto
Broccoli Pesto
Ratios of Common Ingredients in Baby Spinach Pesto
For 4 cup baby spinach (120 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single baby spinach pesto recipe, and are marked below.
Ingredient | Median | Average | % of recipes with baby spinach | Potential subsitutions |
olive oil |
0.67 cup (144 g) |
0.87 cup (188 g) |
89% | |
garlic |
2.8 clove (9 g) |
5.2 clove (16 g) |
78% | |
lemon juice |
1 teaspoon (5 g) |
1 teaspoon (5 g) |
33% | |
basil |
5 cup (120 g) |
5 cup (120 g) |
33% | |
pine nuts |
0.89 cup (120 g) |
three quarters of a cup (101 g) |
33% |
|
parmigiano reggiano |
2.1 ounce (60 g) |
3.8 ounce (107 g) |
33% |
|
chicken breast |
2.5 pound (1134 g) |
1.5 pound (687 g) |
22% | |
zest lemon |
6 teaspoon (12 g) |
3.7 teaspoon (7 g) |
22% |
Ingredients by Average Weight in Baby Spinach Pesto
We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in baby spinach pesto recipes. This would be: 25% baby spinach, 21% olive oil, 19% chicken breast, 15% zucchini ends, 5% parmigiano reggiano, 5% basil, 3% pine nuts, 2% feta cheese, 2% garlic and 2% walnuts.
Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.
baby spinach
Baby spinach is the most popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, 100% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain baby spinach.
Packed and stems removed are frequent preparations for baby spinach in baby spinach pesto dishes.
Baby spinach is often included in baby spinach pesto dishes in amounts of 4 cups, 1 cup or 2 cups.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain baby spinach, it is on average, 13% by weight.
For baby spinach pesto recipes, baby spinach is frequently used with olive oil, salt, garlic, parmigiano reggiano and pine nuts.olive oil
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is olive oil. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 85% have olive oil.
Olive oil is often included in baby spinach pesto dishes in amounts of a third of a cup.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain olive oil, it is on average, 13% by weight.
In recipes for baby spinach pesto, olive oil is often used with baby spinach, salt, garlic, parmigiano reggiano and pine nuts.salt
Salt is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 85% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain salt.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain salt, it is on average, 0.2% by weight.
Baby spinach, olive oil, garlic, parmigiano reggiano and lemon juice are commonly used together with salt in baby spinach pesto dishes.garlic
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is garlic. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 75% have garlic.
Chopped is a frequent preparation for garlic in baby spinach pesto dishes.
Garlic is often included in baby spinach pesto dishes in amounts of 1 clove.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain garlic, it is on average, 1.3% by weight.
For baby spinach pesto recipes, garlic is frequently used with baby spinach, olive oil, salt, pine nuts and zucchini ends.basil
Basil is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 30% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain basil.
Baby spinach pesto dishes often call for basil to be packed.
Basil is often included in baby spinach pesto dishes in amounts of 2 cups.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain basil, it is on average, 8% by weight.
In recipes for baby spinach pesto, basil is often used with olive oil, salt, baby spinach, walnuts and parmigiano reggiano. On the other hand, basil is almost never used with lemon juice, black pepper, chicken breast and feta cheese.lemon juice
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is lemon juice. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 30% have lemon juice.
Common quantities for lemon juice in baby spinach pesto dishes include 1 teaspoon.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain lemon juice, it is on average, 0.7% by weight.
Baby spinach, salt, garlic, olive oil and black pepper are commonly used together with lemon juice in baby spinach pesto dishes. Conversely, lemon juice is not often used with basil, pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano, walnuts and zucchini ends.pine nuts
Pine nuts is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 30% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain pine nuts.
Toasted is a frequent preparation for pine nuts in baby spinach pesto dishes.
Pine nuts is often included in baby spinach pesto dishes in amounts of half a cup.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain pine nuts, it is on average, 5% by weight.
For baby spinach pesto recipes, pine nuts is frequently used with baby spinach, garlic, olive oil, parmigiano reggiano and salt.Potential substitutions for pine nuts in baby spinach pesto:
- walnuts
parmigiano reggiano
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is parmigiano reggiano. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 30% have parmigiano reggiano.
Baby spinach pesto dishes often call for parmigiano reggiano to be grated.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain parmigiano reggiano, it is on average, 9% by weight.
In recipes for baby spinach pesto, parmigiano reggiano is often used with baby spinach, olive oil, salt, garlic and basil.Potential substitutions for parmigiano reggiano in baby spinach pesto:
- feta cheese
pepper
Pepper is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 30% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain pepper.
Variations of pepper include:- black pepper: 22% of recipes
zucchini ends
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is zucchini ends. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 20% have zucchini ends.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain zucchini ends, it is on average, 40% by weight.
For baby spinach pesto recipes, zucchini ends is frequently used with olive oil, garlic, baby spinach, yellow squash and feta cheese. However, lemon juice, parmigiano reggiano, black pepper, chicken breast and zest lemon are almost never used together with zucchini ends in baby spinach pesto dishes.feta cheese
Feta cheese is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 20% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain feta cheese.
Baby spinach pesto dishes often call for feta cheese to be crumbled.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain feta cheese, it is on average, 6% by weight.
In recipes for baby spinach pesto, feta cheese is often used with baby spinach, olive oil, zucchini ends, zest lemon and mint.Potential substitutions for feta cheese in baby spinach pesto:
- parmigiano reggiano
walnuts
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is walnuts. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 20% have walnuts.
Common quantities for walnuts in baby spinach pesto dishes include a quarter cup.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain walnuts, it is on average, 5% by weight.
Olive oil, basil, baby spinach, salt and yellow squash are commonly used together with walnuts in baby spinach pesto dishes.Potential substitutions for walnuts in baby spinach pesto:
- pine nuts
zest lemon
Zest lemon is another common ingredient in baby spinach pesto dishes. In fact, over 20% of baby spinach pesto recipes contain zest lemon.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain zest lemon, it is on average, 0.3% by weight.
For baby spinach pesto recipes, zest lemon is frequently used with baby spinach, olive oil, salt, mint and lemon juice. However, black pepper, walnuts, chicken breast and zucchini ends are almost never used together with zest lemon in baby spinach pesto dishes.chicken breast
Another popular ingredient in baby spinach pesto is chicken breast. From the recipes we've sampled for baby spinach pesto, over 20% have chicken breast.
In baby spinach pesto recipes that contain chicken breast, it is on average, 48% by weight.
In recipes for baby spinach pesto, chicken breast is often used with olive oil, baby spinach, garlic, salt and black pepper. On the other hand, chicken breast is almost never used with basil, walnuts, zest lemon, zucchini ends and feta cheese.Select Recipes for baby spinach pesto (Ingredients Only)
- - 4 cups baby spinach
- - 2 cups cilantro leaves with tender stems
- - 1 Tbsp. white miso
- - 1 garlic clove
- - ½ cup grapeseed or sunflower oil
- - 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- - 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- - Kosher salt
- - 2 5-oz. packages fresh ramen noodles (you can find them fresh at Asian grocery stores and some Whole Foodswe like the Sun Noodle brand)
- - 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- - Toasted sesame seeds (for serving)
- - 3 yellow squash small, ends trimmed
- - 3 zucchini small, ends trimmed
- - 2 Japanese eggplant small, ends trimmed
- - 2 portobello mushrooms stemmed
- - 2 sweet potatoes ends trimmed
- - 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- - 1 teaspoon ground pepper fresh
- - 1 cup baby spinach leaves packed
- - 2 cups basil leaves packed
- - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- - 1 clove garlic
- - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- - 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper fresh
- - 1/4 cup walnuts
- - 2 cups packed spinach leaves, stems removed
- - 1/3 cup pistachios
- - 1/3 cup olive oil
- - 1 medium clove garlic, coarsely chopped (about 1 teaspoon)
- - 1 teaspoon juice from 1 lemon
- - 1/3 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- - Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- - 1 1/4 pound chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch cubes
- - 1 tablespoon butter
- - 2 cups cooked spiral pasta
- - 2 cups chopped spinach
- - 1/2 cup pine nuts
- - 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- - 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
- - 1/2 cup grated Gruyère
- - 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- - 3 large ripe zucchini
- - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, crumbled (we prefer French feta)
- - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- - 1 recipe New York-style Pizza Dough or 36 ounces store-bought pizza dough
- - Kosher salt
- - 3 ounces fresh spinach leaves (about 4 loosely packed cups), tough stems removed
- - 3 ounces fresh basil leaves (about 4 loosely packed cups/2 bunches)
- - 1 minced garlic clove
- - 6 ounces grated parmigiano reggiano, divided
- - 3 ounces toasted pine nuts
- - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- - 1 teaspoon zest from 1 lemon
- - 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into small chunks
- - 12 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
- - Kosher salt
- - Sugar
- - 12 ounces boneless, skinless, chicken breast (about 2 small breast halves)
- - 4 cups lightly packed Italian parsley leaves
- - 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- - 4 medium cloves garlic
- - 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for greasing pan
- - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- - 3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra for serving on side
- - Freshly ground black pepper
- - 1 pound fresh spinach tagilatelle
- - 6 ounces baby spinach
- - 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- - 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- - 2 cups fresh basil
- - 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- - 1/2 cup olive oil
- - 1/4 cup grated rennet-free Parmesan cheese
- - 3/4 cup olive oil, or as needed
- - 10 cloves garlic
- - 4 ounces basil or chervil
- - 2 ounces baby spinach
- - 2 ounces baby arugula
- - 1/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted and finely ground
- - 1/4 cup ricotta salata, grated
- - Salt and freshly ground black pepper.