3 Minute Nut-Free Spinach Basil Pesto
Whip up this tasty spinach-basil pesto to use in pasta, on chicken, as a pizza sauce... It's nut-free for an allergen-friendly dressing, and the possibilities are really endless!
Servings: 10 oz. jar
Calories:
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves or 1 tbsp. basil paste
- 4 cups spinach leaves
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 count garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse/blend until smooth. If it's too thick, add a bit of water at a time until your desired consistency. Enjoy!
Notes
*For about $4, I bought a basil plant that grows so well in my apartment. I included the cost of basil in case you don't have one, but if you use herbs a lot, definitely look into growing your own!