Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 20 Tbsps
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pine nuts; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup olive oil

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
20 Tbsps
Calories
84 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe

Xochitl Lang

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This aromatic and deliciously zesty Basil-Spinach Pesto Recipe will add Italian flair to so many dishes!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups baby spinach tightly packed
1 cup basil leaves lightly packed
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
1 teaspoon fresh garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup olive oil

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Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and toasted, about 4-8 minutes.
Transfer the pine nuts to a large food processor, and process until broken down. Add the spinach and basil, and process until broken down. Add the lemon zest and juice, and process again. Finally, add the Parmesan, garlic, and salt
With the food processor running, stream in the olive oil until combined. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for about 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.8g (0%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 8.5g (13%) Saturated Fat 1.4g (7%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 108.4mg (5%) Potassium 33.7mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Vitamin A 8.1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2.9mg (3%) Calcium 4.3mg (0%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Tbsps

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	84kcal	4%
Carbohydrates	0.8g	0%
Protein	1.7g	3%
Fat	8.5g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.4g	7%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.6g	9%
Monounsaturated Fat	4.8g	24%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	108.4mg	5%
Potassium	33.7mg	1%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	0.2g	0%
Vitamin A	8.1IU	0%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	3%
Calcium	4.3mg	0%
Iron	2.4mg	13%