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Basil Spinach Pesto Recipe

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. With the food processor running, stream in the olive oil until combined. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for about 1 week.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.