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Basil and Spinach Pesto
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Photography by Chris Rov Costa for Edible San Diego
Ingredients
Makes 1 Quart
- 1 ¼ pounds fresh basil
- ¼ pound fresh spinach
- 3 large garlic cloves
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except oil, in a blender or food processor and pulse several times. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending. Season with salt to taste.
Susan Russo
Susan Russo is a cookbook author and freelance food and travel writer. She contributes regularly to NPR.org and has a monthly Get Fresh! column
