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Spinach Basil Pesto with Almonds

Made with a mixture of basil and spinach, and a handful of other easy to find ingredients, Spinach Basil Pesto is a delicious sauce to add to sandwiches, pasta and more! As an added bonus, this easy Spinach Almond Pesto recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: sauces
Keyword: basil, sauce, spinach
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 709kcal
Author: Aline Shaw

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of fresh spinach about 3 hand-fulls
  • 1 cup of fresh basil about 1 hand-full
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup almonds unsalted
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Measure all the ingredients out before beginning.
  • Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Start pulsing slowly a few times until you have chunks and all the ingredients start to combine.
  • Blend until combined.

Bom Apetite!!

    Notes

    Store for 5-7 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Top with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent oxidation.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 47g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5070IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 344mg | Iron: 3mg