Easy Spinach Pesto

Easy Spinach Pesto

from thecentsableshoppin.com
5 min
6 servings

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!

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
  • 1/4 C parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Put all items (with the exception of the parmesan cheese) in the food processor.

  2. 2

    Process until combined - continually scraping down the sides.

  3. 3

    Add additional oil as needed.

  4. 4

    Dress with parmesan cheese.

  5. 5

    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.