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Easy Spinach Pesto

An easy and flavorful spinach pesto recipe that is quick to whip up and a great way to use an abundance of garden-fresh spinach!
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pesto, spinach
Servings: 6 people
Author: Admin

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 C spinach fresh
  • 1/4 C. olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/2 C pine nuts or pecans, walnuts, almonds
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 C basil

Optional

  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Put all items (with the exception of the parmesan cheese) in the food processor.
  • Process until combined - continually scraping down the sides.
  • Add additional oil as needed.
  • Dress with parmesan cheese.
  • Add a little bit if oil to the top of the jar to keep it fresh while you store the pesto, and keep the finished pesto in the refrigerator.