Simple Basil-Spinach Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

I wanted a very simple, basic basil or spinach pesto without all the 'extras,' so I created my own version. This is great as a spread or anywhere a pesto is called for. The basil and spinach are interchangeable for 2 kinds of pesto or they can be combined (half-and-half) for a great spinach-basil pesto!

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 /2 cup pesto

Simple Basil-Spinach Pesto

Ingredients

½ cup fresh basil leaves

packed

½ cup fresh spinach leaves

¼ cup pine nuts

2 cloves garlic

minced

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

White Cheese Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Simple Basil-Spinach Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 326

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 2.2g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 33.8g 52%

Saturated Fat: 5.5g 27%

Cholesterol: 4.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 653.6IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin C: 2.6mg 4%

Folate: 16.2mcg 4%

Calcium: 73.4mg 7%

Iron: 1.1mg 6%

Magnesium: 28.4mg 10%

Potassium: 99.6mg 3%

Sodium: 80.2mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 304.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.