Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}

Name: Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 4 cups packed spinach leaves; 2 cups packed basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8
Calories
138 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}

Iris Warren

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This nut-free spinach basil pesto is bright green and full of flavor! It is great with pasta, veggies, chicken, fish, or as a spread on sandwiches.

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Ingredients

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1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups packed spinach leaves
2 cups packed basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Place the olive oil, spinach, basil, garlic, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Turn on the machine and blend for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape with a spatula and blend again until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
Serve with pasta, veggies, chicken, fish, as a spread, etc. Store the pesto in a jar or container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. This pesto also freezes well. Enjoy!

Notes

If you like a thinner pesto you can add a little more olive oil. The pesto will keep in the fridge for up to one week and in the freezer for up to 6 months.
If you like a thinner pesto you can add a little more olive oil. The pesto will keep in the fridge for up to one week and in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 207mg (9%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Vitamin A 1750IU (35%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	138kcal	7%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	2mg	1%
Sodium	207mg	9%
Potassium	101mg	2%
Vitamin A	1750IU	35%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	64mg	6%
Iron	0.7mg	4%