WINTER PESTO 
4 c. firmly packed fresh spinach (5 oz.)
1/3 to 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. olive oil
1/2 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. pine nuts or chopped almonds or walnuts
3/4 c. coarsely grated Parmesan cheese (2 oz.)
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c. dried basil
2 garlic cloves, minced

If you have time, soak basil in olive oil 1/2 hour before starting the recipe. Wash and drain the spinach. Remove only the large stems.

In the blender or food processor, blend half spinach with all lemon juice and half of the oil. Add rest of ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve over noodles or spaghetti.

 

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