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Spinach Basil Pesto

By McKenna Ruzga
Spinach Basil Pesto
Tis the season for all the fresh, zesty pesto. This one comes with a bonus - 3 cups of spinach in a batch so you can get some extra greens in!

INGREDIENTS

For the Spinach Basil Pesto:

  • 3 packed cups baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 large handful fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Add spinach, olive oil, cashews, water, lemon juice, basil, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional water if needed to thin the pesto.
  2. Toss the pesto with cooked Chickpea Linguini.
  3. Top with pan-charred grape tomatoes and enjoy!

Recipe via Paige / @healthbyshortstack

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