Basil Spinach Pesto

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Swap out your typical condiments for pesto to add some flavor, color and nutrients! This Basil Spinach Pesto packs in the greens and the last bit of summer. Use it to jazz up sandwiches [mustard and mayo? boring!], pizzas [like this Rosemary Peach Pizza] or salads [a dollop on a caprese salad, yum!].

I hate to waste, so freezing is a great way to preserve things you've put time and money into or even just those unused herbs. Sometimes they just have a way of sneakily going bad on you or maybe you only need a sprig or two out of a whole bunch. Check out this article on how to preserve herbs. Likewise, this Basil Spinach Pesto freezes well, so you can easily make a batch or two and pull it out when you're craving a taste of summer in the coming months.

Basil spinach pesto

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup basil [handful]

  • 1/2 cup spinach [handful]

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 3 tbsp. pine nuts

  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • S + P, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients aside from olive oil and lemon in a small food processor and blend until well combined.

  2. Add in remaining ingredients and blend again. 

  3. Use on pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, etc.

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