Spinach Basil Pesto

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Enjoy!
Step 2
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 3
Drizzle remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.
Spinach Basil Pesto
Spinach Basil Pesto
Spinach Basil Pesto
Spinach Basil Pesto

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

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