Creamy Basil Pesto
Creamy Basil Pesto might be a good recipe to expand your condiment recipe box. One serving contains 984 calories, 21g of protein, and 98g of fat. This recipe serves 4 and costs $4.34 per serving. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. This recipe from The Law Students Wife requires black pepper, olive oil, parmesan, and walnuts. 45 people have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 94%. This score is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: How to Make Lightened-Up Pesto: A for Creamy Avocado Basil Pesto, Spaghetti with Creamy Basil Pesto, and Garlic + Basil Chickpea Veggie Burgers with Creamy Avocado Pesto.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
5 c. fresh basil leaves, loosely packed (2 large bunches)
3 T. chopped garlic (9 cloves)
1 tsp. kosher salt
3 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 c. olive oil
1 c. grated Parmesan
1 1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt*
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 c. walnuts (or 1/4 c. walnuts, 1/4 c. pine nuts. I used all walnuts, as they are more budget-friendly)
Equipment:
food processor
bowl
Cooking instruction summary:
Place the walnuts, pine nuts (if using), and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube. Puree until smooth. Add the Parmesan and puree for one minute. Add spinach and lemon juice and puree. Last, add Greek yogurt and process until smooth. Use right away or store for later use (see tip below).
Step by step:
1. Place the walnuts, pine nuts (if using), and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 15 seconds.
2. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube. Puree until smooth.
3. Add the Parmesan and puree for one minute.
4. Add spinach and lemon juice and puree. Last, add Greek yogurt and process until smooth. Use right away or store for later use (see tip below).
Nutrition Information:
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