Spinach Basil Pesto: Fresh, Green, Ready in Minutes!
A quick and easy recipe for a fresh spinach basil pesto that is vibrant green and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the pesto to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, you can omit the pine nuts or substitute with sunflower seeds.
- This pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or dip.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg