Spinach Basil Pesto Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Total Time::20 mins

Servings::24

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

1 ½ cups baby spinach leaves

¾ cup fresh basil leaves

½ cup toasted pine nuts

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon lemon zest

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

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.

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

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Enjoy!

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Recipe Tip

Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover it with plastic wrap, and store it in the freezer.

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