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Spinach Basil Pesto

Renee' Groskreutz
This spinach basil pesto recipe is so simple to make. All that you need is spinach, basil, nuts, lemon, garlic, cheese, and olive oil.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ c baby spinach leaves
  • ¾ c fresh basil leaves
  • ½ c almonds
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ¼ t salt
  • ½ t pepper
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • ½ t lemon jest
  • ½ c extra-virgin olive oil divided, used twice

Instructions
 

  • Wash and dry the lemon. Zest the lemon. Cut the lemon in half and juice it.
  • Add all ingredients except only 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a food processor.
  • Mix until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides as needed.
  • Once it is fully mixed slowly add in the remaining olive oil and process until fully mixed and smooth.
  • Place in a container with a lid and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge, stir and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 101mgFiber: 1g
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