Basil-spinach pesto
5 min
This homemade pesto is a delicious mix of basil and spinach blended with extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Pine nuts can be replaced with pecans or walnuts. Each nut creates a slightly different flavour.
markfernandez
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Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 20g fresh basil leaves
- 20g fresh spinach leaves
- 40g pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 120ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 20g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Method
Prep:5min ›
Ready in:5min
- Combine basil, spinach and pine nuts in a food processor; blend until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add garlic and pulse 15 to 30 seconds. Add oil slowly while food processor is on. Stop to scrape sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Add Parmesan cheese and pulse until blended.
