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Basil pesto in jar made at home
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Spinach Basil Pesto {Nut-Free}

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This nut-free spinach basil pesto is bright green and full of flavor! It is great with pasta, veggies, chicken, fish, or as a spread on sandwiches.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 138kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, spinach, basil, garlic, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Turn on the machine and blend for 30 seconds. Stop and scrape with a spatula and blend again until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Serve with pasta, veggies, chicken, fish, as a spread, etc. Store the pesto in a jar or container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. This pesto also freezes well. Enjoy!

Notes

If you like a thinner pesto you can add a little more olive oil. The pesto will keep in the fridge for up to one week and in the freezer for up to 6 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 101mg | Vitamin A: 1750IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 0.7mg