Spinach Basil Pesto
Spinach Basil Pesto. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth. Place garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer spinach and basil to the bowl of a food processor along with cheese, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts. Meanwhile, fill a large bowl half way up with ice and water and set close to the sink. I wanted a very simple, basic basil or spinach pesto without all the 'extras,' so I created my own version. To make Spinach Basil Pesto you need 7 ingredients and 6 steps easily.
The ingredients needed to make Spinach Basil Pesto:
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2 cup of washed chopped spinach (an 8-12 ounce package of fresh spinach works)
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1 clove of garlic (or 2 if you like garlic)
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3 tbsp of pines nuts
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1/3 cup of fresh basil
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1/4 cup of olive oil
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1/4 can of grated parmesan cheese
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1 pinch of salt
Steps to make Spinach Basil Pesto:
- Chop spinach, and garlic slightly to help with mixing
- Place a small handful of spinach, pine nuts, oil, garlic, and basil in blender or food processor.
- Cover and puree until leaves look bruised
- Keep adding small handfuls of spinach until all is in, using a rubber spatula to help combine mixture.
- Add Parmesan cheese and salt then cover and blend until smooth.
- Add to your cooked pasta and enjoy!
It has basil, olive oil, salt, nuts, cheese, and garlic. From there you can start to add ingredients such as spinach and peppers to create a unique version of this Italian dish. Do you have to heat up pesto? The potato is a great way to make creamy pesto without adding cheese. Creating a vegan spinach basil pesto.
