Spinach Almond Pesto Recipe

Spinach Almond Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
• 1/3 cup olive oil

Method

1. In a food processor, combine the garlic, almonds and salt and grind to a paste
2. Add the spinach and parsley and process until smooth
3. With the machine running, stream in the olive oil, processing until well blended
4. If not using right away, scrape the pesto into a small container with a tight-fitting lid
5. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on the top of the pesto
6. Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use
7. Properly stored, the pesto will keep for 4 to 5 days

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