Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
20 Tbsps
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe
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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
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cups baby spinach tightly packed
- 1 cup basil lightly packed, leaves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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