Nut-Free Spinach Pesto

You won't miss the nuts in this spinach pesto that's tasty enough from the brightness of lemon and sharp flavors of Parmesan.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 75 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 ½ cloves garlic
• 8 cups packed baby spinach

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place spinach leaves and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/4 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Blend in more olive oil as needed to create a spreadable paste. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Transfer pesto a bowl and stir in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and zest.