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Basil Arugula Spinach Pesto

Pesto

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves

1 cup basil leaves

1/2 cup spinach

1/2 cup arugula

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted

1/2-1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 lemon, zest and juice

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Direction

1.  Grind the garlic cloves in a food processor.

2.  Add the basil, spinach, and arugula and pulse until finely chopped.

3.  Add the parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice.  Pulse and scrape down as needed until it looks smooth.

4.  Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running until you get a smooth pesto sauce.