Spinach Basil Pesto with Almonds
User Reviews
5.0
147 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
709 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Spinach Basil Pesto with Almonds
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Made with a mixture of basil and spinach, and a handful of other easy to find ingredients, Spinach Basil Pesto is a delicious sauce to add to sandwiches, pasta and more! As an added bonus, this easy Spinach Almond Pesto recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and absolutely delicious.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups of fresh spinach about 3 hand-fulls
- 1 cup of fresh basil about 1 hand-full
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/4 cup almonds unsalted
- zest of one lemon
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients out before beginning.
- Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
- Start pulsing slowly a few times until you have chunks and all the ingredients start to combine.
- Blend until combined.
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Notes
- Store for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Top with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent oxidation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
709kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
70g
(108%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
47g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
476mg
(20%)
Potassium
498mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5070IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
344mg
(34%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 70g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 47g | 235% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 476mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 498mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5070IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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147 reviews
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