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Spinach Basil Pesto
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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Whip up a vibrant spinach pesto by blending spinach, basil, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese for a fresh and zesty twist!
Ingredients:
  • 1.5 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 0.75 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
  • Combine spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until nearly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • While blending, gradually incorporate the rest of the olive oil into the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency.
  • Savor every delicious bite!

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