SIMPLE SPINACH PESTO

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This easy recipe for pesto incorporates healthy spinach for added flavor and nutrients. All the normal pesto ingredients, basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Plus spinach!

INGREDIENTS

Fresh Spinach Fresh Basil Dried Basil Pine Nuts Olive Oil Parmesan Cheese Garlic Salt Complete List

Remove stems from fresh spinach leaves and fresh basil leaves then add to food processor.

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Toast pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until light golden brown and fragrant, OR toast in oven/toaster oven at 350˚for 3-5 minutes.

Add toasted pine nuts, dried basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt to food processor and blend until combined.

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