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Spinach Pesto Recipe with Garlic

This Spinach Pesto Recipe is made with fresh ingredients including basil, garlic and lemon juice! Perfect for pasta, soup and much more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves really pack them in!
  • 1 big handful fresh baby spinach
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese freshly grated, I use a microplane
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil or how ever much you need to get the desired consistency

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients except for olive oil into food processor bowl.
  2. Lock lid in place and turn the machine on. Stream olive oil into mixture until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Serve with pasta, on pizza, on sandwiches, etc.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 275mg (11%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Vitamin A 1490IU (30%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 221mg (22%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 275mg 11%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Vitamin A 1490IU 30%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 221mg 22%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.