# Higher Protein Pesto Sauce

This recipe shows how to make a high-protein pesto sauce using tofu, basil, spinach, and other ingredients.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup basil leaves
- 2 cups spinach
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 cup tofu
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup walnuts
- 1 salt

## Instructions

1. Chop basil and spinach roughly with a knife.
2. Add chopped basil and spinach to a blender.
3. Add a quarter cup of olive oil.
4. Blend the basil, spinach, and olive oil.
5. Add two cloves of garlic, two tablespoons of parmesan cheese, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
6. Add a cup of crumbled firm tofu and blend again.
7. Add a quarter cup of walnuts and blend.
8. Pour the pesto sauce into a bowl.

## Equipment

- blender
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT22gfXpr/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/dfd1ac57-d3b1-4f72-bcff-41c599ed8702
- Extracted: 2025-01-31

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