Recipe
Basil spinach pesto
Total time:
7 minutes
Yield:
1 cup
This vibrant basil spinach pesto blends fresh greens, garlic, and Parmesan, into a smooth, flavourful sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dipping!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 litre) spinach leaves
- 2 cups (500 ml) basil leaves
- ½ cup (125 ml) canola or olive oil
- ½ cup (125 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp (1,25 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1,25 ml) pepper
Preparation
- In a food processor or blender, place the spinach, oil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth, for about one minute.
- Stir until well combined and serve with your favourite pasta or fresh zucchini noodles (made with a spiralizer).
- Store the pesto in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze.
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