SPINACH BASIL PESTO

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This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy meal. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted and added after thawing. Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in freezer.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves
¾ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Lesego Mametja
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I've made this pesto several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


R 4 Roast
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This pesto is the perfect way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


Skylar Liebhaber
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The spinach and pine nuts give it a nice balance.


Tamim Bappary
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This pesto is so easy to make. I had it whipped up in no time.


manuel zenteno
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I love that this pesto is made with fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff.


beauty Tapera
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This pesto is the perfect addition to any Italian dish. It's flavorful, aromatic, and versatile.


Audrey Glass
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Yvonne Trivett
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This pesto is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with spinach, basil, and pine nuts, all of which are nutrient-rich foods.


jumielyn sabares
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I love that this pesto is gluten-free. It's a great option for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.


Rabbi Rahman
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This pesto is so flavorful and aromatic. It's a great way to add some excitement to any dish.


M Huzaifa
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I've made this pesto several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


nora bangaroo
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This pesto is the perfect way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses it up.


Prity Ranakc
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I'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The spinach and pine nuts give it a nice balance.


Daniel Friend
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This pesto is so easy to make. I had it whipped up in no time.


Elisa Grimes
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I love that this pesto is made with fresh ingredients. It tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff.


Tristan La Point
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This pesto is so delicious and versatile! I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


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