Basil Pesto

Recipe from Kiki (Ina Garten)

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• 1 cup spinach leaves

• 2 Tbs garlic, minced

• ¼ cup pine nuts

• ¼ cup Parmesan or Romano, grated

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp ground black pepper

• ½ cup olive oil

• ½ cup vegetable oil

Directions

In a food processor, place clean dry basil, spinach, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper. Pulse 5 to 6 times to chop leaves.

With motor running low, add oils in a slow stream. Mix until creamy. Add more salt if necessary.

Note

Great on chicken, pizza, pasta, bread, and sandwiches