Spinach Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups baby spinach leaves
• 0.75 cups fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cups toasted pine nuts
• 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil , divided
• 4 cloves garlic , peeled and quartered
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.75 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Place spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, lemon zest, and pepper into a food processor; blend until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

2. 2

   Drizzle remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

3. 3

   Enjoy!