Spinach Basil Pesto

Name: Spinach Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves; 6 cloves garlic; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds; ¾ cup parmigiano reggiano

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8
Calories
187 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American

Spinach Basil Pesto

Andrew Underwood

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This quick and easy pesto is great with pasta, on sandwiches or added to cream sauces. Delicious with fresh seafood, grilled chicken and vegetables.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves packed
6 cloves garlic
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
¾ cup parmigiano reggiano grated

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Instructions

Place the basil, spinach, garlic, sea salt, olive oil and almonds in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until well blended. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse again quickly just to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
Use immediately, or pour into a glass storage jar and cover with a piece of plastic wrap -- press the plastic onto the surface of the pesto so it doesn't discolor or form a skin. Seal the jar with the lid and refrigerate for up to one week.

Notes

To toast almonds, heat the oven to 325°. Place the almonds on a sheet pan in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes. Stir the nuts and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the nuts are fragrant and golden. Let the almonds cool to room temperature before using in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 372mg (16%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 741IU (15%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	187kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	372mg	16%
Potassium	88mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	741IU	15%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	141mg	14%
Iron	1mg	6%