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Super Healthy Spinach Basil Pesto (Vegan // Dairy Free // Gluten Free)

Learn how to make Super Healthy Spinach and Basil Pesto with this easy recipe! 9 simple ingredients create this flavorful dip which is vegan, dairy free, and gluten free!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 big handfuls of baby spinach leaves (2 cups)
  • 1 big handful clean basil leaves (1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 5 cloves of garlic, skins and stubby bottom part removed, cut into rough chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional (but adds a great pop of heat!)
  • Juice and zest of one small lemon (make sure those pesky seeds don't get in there!)
  • 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a food processor or strong blender until almost smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl down with a spatula as often as necessary.
  2. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth. Feel free to leave this chunky or blend it completely smooth. It's great both ways! Store in a clean airtight container for up to 5 days!