'Poor man's Pesto'

[Thisusernameistakenagain]

...As I call it.

Standard packet of spinach
One clove garlic(or more depending on taste).
1/3 can of white beans, butter beans or peeled chickpeas
Small handful sunflower seeds
Basil to taste (optional)
Splash of lemon juice or water (depends if you like citrusy taste).

Blend garlic and lemon juice/water until garlic is crushed up.
Add rest of ingredients, beans sparingly bit at a time depending on how thick/runny you want the texture. Can be used as a pasta sauce or dip.

[Pomegranatemolasses]

Sounds delicious - and nothing 'poor' about it. I would rename and let it bask in its own glory!

[Georgyporky]

Definitely re-name the recipe !

Certainly not for poor people - I'd need a kitchen maid to peel chickpeas.

[Thisusernameistakenagain]

I find it delicious and very moreish-maybe I should rename it! I called it this just because, well spinach is a lot cheaper than basil and a lot easier to source in large amounts :)

[PurpleDaisies]

Nice.

My version is made with carrot tops which would otherwise go on the compost heap.

[helloxhristmas]

Nice but not a 'poor' persons recipe.

[FamilyOfAliens]

Mine isn’t poor but only has four ingredients - blanched Cavolo Nero, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil.

More of a sauce really and it’s bloody lovely.

[NannyR]

I make a similar pesto with a bag of spinach, rocket and watercress salad leaves and I use walnuts instead of the pine nuts.