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Easy Spinach Pesto

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 258kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 - 3 cups spinach 1 large bunch
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1/2 - 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 drop Basil Vitality essential oil where to buy
  • 1 drop Lemon Vitality essential oil where to buy

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, heat the pine nuts over a medium heat. Stir continually. The pine nuts are done when they're lightly golden brown. Heating them intensifies their delicious flavor.
  • In a food processor, combine pine nuts, spinach, parmesan cheese, garlic, and about 1/2 cup of olive oil. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and evenly pureed. You might need to scrape the sides several times to get the perfect consistency.
  • Pour the pesto into a glass or stainless steel bowl. Add more olive oil until you've reached the desired consistency. Add essential oils and stir with a stainless steel spoon.
  • Serve immediately or chill, if desired. Serve in ceramic or glass dishes.
  • You can make this pesto ahead of time and store in a canning jar in the refrigerator for at least a week. You might want to stir in a little more olive oil when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 2oz | Calories: 258kcal