Spinach Basil Pesto

(Aunt Wendy)

1 1/2 cups baby spinach leaves
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, peeled and quartered
3/4 tsp kosher sale
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 Tbsp olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth. Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixutre while processing until smooth.

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