Spinach Basil Pesto Recipe
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Spinach Basil Pesto

By: Dianne 
"This sauce is perfect for freezing in an ice cube tray. I just pop out a couple of cubes from the freezer and add to a pasta dish for a quick and easy meal. The Parmesan cheese can be omitted and added after thawing. Pour any pesto you aren't using immediately into an ice cube tray, cover with plastic wrap, and store in freezer."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (147)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 frozen cubes
 

Ingredients

  • 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 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 67 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2009 by Valentine de Villefort   view full review
How delicious! I have never made pesto sauce before, so this was my first attempt and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2010 by HUGSMOMMY   view full review
This was fantastic! This was my first attempt at homemade pesto, and I will never be buying...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by Felecia   view full review
really easy and yummy - substituted frozen spinach and basil and still turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2010 by misscarolb   view full review
Perfection. I was a little wary because other reviewers mentioned this tasting a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by JDS8000   view full review
My 4, 7, and 9 year old love anything with pesto in it so I wanted to find a way to make it as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by liquidfaith   view full review
Yummy!!! I thought the spinach may alter the flavor too much but it was awesome! I would...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by MySweetCreations Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is the real deal, truly amazing flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and since I do not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by marljong Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simplicity and fresh ingredients are a divine combo! I added cilantro, parsley, red pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Heather   view full review
I forgot to add the lemon zest and I although I love garlic, I might use just 3 cloves next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by eileen   view full review
Mmmm this got thumbs up all-around! This was my first attempt at pesto and I am thrilled with...

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