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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.
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
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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.