Spinach Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups densely packed Spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions


Wash and dry Spinach leaves. Lightly toast slivered almonds in a heavy skillet over medium heat until fragrance is released. Rough cut Garlic cloves. Put the Spinach leaves, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, Garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Pureé, scraping down sides to incorporate all ingredients. Freeze in airtight freezer bags for up to six months.


Spinach | Garlic