Spreadable Basil Pesto

Make pesto affordable again! (And more spreadable, too!)

Yields: about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh basil
1 cup spinach
1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more to taste)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse dry ingredients a few times to break up solids.

While the food processor is on low, slowly pour in the olive oil. Allow food processor to run until the mixture is a slightly chunky but uniform paste. Drizzle in more oil if you want a thinner pesto.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator with plastic directly on top of the pesto until it is ready to be used.

Preparation time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: n/a
Total time: 10-15 minutes