SPINACH & BASIL PESTO

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This is a tasty basil-spinach pesto, good on bruschetta, chicken, pasta, and more. It is from Relish magazine.

Provided by JoyceJoann

Categories     Spinach

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 c, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 ounce) bag spinach leaves, washed and trimmed (8 cups loosely packed)
1 cup packed basil leaves
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 garlic clove (or more -to taste)
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine spinach, basil, pine nuts and garlic in a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds.
  • With the machine running, add olive oil. Process until mixture is creamy. This may need to be done in batches.
  • Transfer to a glass bowl. Stir in cheese, salt, and pepper.

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