Spinach Basil Pesto

This tasty spinach pesto is easy to make by blending fresh spinach and basil with lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1.5 cups baby spinach leaves
• 0.75 cup fresh basil leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, and pepper into a food processor; blend until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

Step 2

Drizzle remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.