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July 12, 2020 By Cyn Gagen Leave a Comment

Spinach Basil Pesto Recipe

Filed Under: COOK, Sauces and Condiments

I love me some pesto. I have a couple favorites but this Spinach Basil Pesto is definitely up there near the top.

Spinach is one of my favorite foods so I am sure that’s part of the reason why. Even if you don’t care for spinach though, I find that many people still love this pesto anyway.

You can use pesto sauce for so many different purposes. Of course, it’s fantastic on top of any pasta but I especially love it on my homemade gnocchi or gnudi (ricotta gnocchi). Try it on poached eggs, an omelet, or over chicken.

Spinach Basil Pesto Recipe

This recipe is SO easy. You only need 6 ingredients and a couple minutes to whip it up.

Keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for about a week or freeze it. I like to freeze in ice cube trays so I can just pop out as many cubes as needed.

Scroll down for a printable recipe card.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup spinach leaves (I prefer baby spinach for this)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 3 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions:

In a blender, process the spinach leaves until chopped up. Pulse in the cheese, salt, garlic, and basil. Blend in olive oil until smooth and creamy. That’s it. Easy, right?

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Spinach Basil Pesto

This Spinach Basil Pesto is so quick and easy to make and so yummy! Try it on pasta, eggs, and chicken.

Course Rubs and Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Keyword basil, spinach
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 179 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach leaves I prefer baby spinach for this
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 3 tsp. basil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a blender, process spinach leaves until chopped up. Pulse in grated Parmesan, salt, minced garlic, and basil. Blend in olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Recipe Notes

This can be frozen or it will keep in the fridge for about a week.

Nutrition Facts
Spinach Basil Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 317mg14%
Potassium 77mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1006IU20%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 157mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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