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Leah Itsines · leahitsines.com.au

Spinach and Basil Pesto

This recipe is super easy to make. Pesto is super versatile and keeps for up to 5 days in the fridge (cover with a thin layer of oil) or 3 months in the freezer. Super tasty and best paired with almost anything, this Spinach and Basil Pesto dish is one of m...

ServesMakes about 1.5 cupsPrep10 minutesCookNo cookTotal10 minutes

Spinach and Basil Pesto

ingredients

  • 3 cups of baby spinach
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup of parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup of slivered almonds
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup of olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper

method

  1. Add all ingredients except the olive oil into a blender and begin to blend. Whilst blending, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until your desired consistency.
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