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Spinach Basil Pesto

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 379 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz baby spinach
  • 2 oz basil
  • 4 oz pine nuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Load: In a food processor, add baby spinach, basil, toasted pine nuts, parmesan, salt, garlic, and lemon juice.
  • Pulse: Pulse until finely chopped, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Oil: With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil until the pesto is cohesive and spoonable.
  • Finish: Taste for salt. Use immediately or refrigerate airtight; surface may darken — press plastic wrap on contact if storing.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 521mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4168IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 3mg
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