Have You Ever Tried Basil Pesto? It's So Delicious Easier To Make Than You Might Think. Today We Are Sharing How To Make Basil Pesto With Our Yummy Spinach Pesto Recipe!
Cuisine
Italian
Prep Time10minutes
Servings10
Calories195kcal
AuthorAmy
Ingredients
3cupslightly packed fresh baby spinach
1cupfresh basil leaves
⅓cupchopped garlic scapesor 1 large garlic clove
⅔cupfinely chopped pecansor pine nuts or walnuts
1tsp.fine sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Zest and juice of large lemonabout 4 TB. juice
⅔cupsextra virgin olive oil
¼cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a food processor (or powerful blender), pulse together spinach, basil, garlic scapes, pecans, sea salt and pepper, lemon juice and zest until coarsely ground.
With food processor running, slowly add olive oil through top.
Process until combined.
Scrape down sides (if necessary), add grated parmesan cheese and pulse until smooth.
Store in glass jars or airtight containers, and refrigerate for up to one week (or freeze up to 6 months).
Makes 2, 250 mL jars.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Spinach Basil Pesto Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 195Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 214mg9%
Potassium 84mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 990IU20%
Vitamin C 4.9mg6%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.