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Basil and Spinach Pesto

Basil and Spinach Pesto

This vibrant and flavourful combination of fresh basil and baby spinach leaves will certainly tantalise your taste buds. In just 10 minutes you'll have a delicious bowl of dip or a mouth-watering pasta sauce ready to enjoy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • ¼-½ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tsp crushed garlic
  • Zest & juice from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients in your food processor scraping down sides until well combined.
  • Mix through cooked pasta for a quick & easy dinner or serve with crackers.
  • Store in the fridge in a jar for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 1 month.

Notes

Recipe Creator
Name: Jessie
More from Jessie: @jessie.livinglife
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