deviled eggs with spinach basil pesto

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 3, 2025

A yummy deviled egg recipe.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • SPINACH BASIL PESTO
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • EGGS
  • 12 large eggs
  • 6 tablespoons mayo
  • 3 tablespoons spinach basil pesto
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt and pepper
  • 24 tiny basil pieces
  • pine nuts

How To Make deviled eggs with spinach basil pesto

  • Step 1
    To make the pesto, add spinach, basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor with a chute. Process the ingredients while drizzling in the olive oil. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Boil the eggs and let them cool. Cut in half and remove the yolk.
  • Step 3
    Smash the yolk with a fork and add the remaining ingredients except the basil and pine nuts.
  • Step 4
    Spoon the yolk mixture into each half of the eggs. Top with basil leaves and pine nuts.

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Culture: American
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Eggs

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