Spinach Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1 cup basil (fresh)
• 4 cups spinach (fresh)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon (zest and juice)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup water

Instructions

1. 1

   toast walnuts: Toast the walnuts. Bring a small skillet on the stove to medium-low heat. Stir for about 3-5 minutes until walnuts are lightly browned and fragrant.

2. 2

   add ingredients: Blend the spinach basil pesto. Add fresh basil, spinach, toasted walnuts, olive oil, lemon zest and juice, salt, pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ¼ cup water to a food processor.

3. 3

   Puree pesto ingredients until smooth.