Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
138 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}
Description
Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free} blends 4 cups of packed spinach leaves and 2 cups of packed basil leaves with olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. The ingredients are processed in a food processor until smooth, creating a vibrant green pesto without nuts.
The pesto’s flavor balances the peppery basil and mild spinach, with hints of garlic and lemon, and the richness of Parmesan. It has a smooth but slightly textured consistency adaptable to many uses: tossed with pasta, as a condiment for grilled vegetables, chicken, or fish, or as a spread on bread or sandwiches.
The recipe notes that olive oil quantity can be adjusted for a thinner consistency. The pesto stores well refrigerated for about a week and freezes up to six months, retaining its herbal qualities. This nut-free version suits those avoiding nuts while still providing classic pesto flavors.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cups spinach packed leaves
- 2 cups basil packed leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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
- Adjust olive oil quantity to achieve desired pesto consistency; more oil makes it thinner.
- Store pesto in the refrigerator for up to one week in an airtight container.
- Pesto freezes well for up to six months; thaw before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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