Basil Spinach Pesto

Name: Basil Spinach Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Spinach Leaves; 3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 cups Toasted Pine Nuts; 3 cloves Garlic; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 whole Lemon Zest; 1/2 cups Olive Oil

Eats Now Editorial Team · 549 kcal · Vegetarian

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Basil Spinach Pesto – a delicious recipe with Fresh Basil, Nuts, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Black Pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Vegetarian

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Spinach Leaves
3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cups Toasted Pine Nuts
3 cloves Garlic
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 whole Lemon Zest
1/2 cups Olive Oil

1
Pulse the spinach, basil, pine nuts and garlic in the food processor for a few seconds. Add the remaining ingredients in the food processor and start blending; at the same time, drizzle the olive oil through the top until smooth.
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Note: I like my pesto kind of thick, so sometimes I don't use all the oil.

549

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Spinach Leaves, 3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, 1/2 cups Toasted Pine Nuts, 3 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Basil Spinach Pesto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
549 kcal
Category
Vegetarian

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