Spinach and Sage Pesto

When you think of pesto, you probably think of fragrant, summer basil. I did too, until I figured out how to always have fresh pesto by using herbs and greens that are seasonal.

 ½ cup toasted pine nuts (or substitute hemp or pumpkin seeds)
 2 garlic cloves, peeled
 1 cup baby spinach
 ½ cup flat-leaf parsley
 ½ cup packed sage leaves
 ¼ cup nutritional yeast
 1 teaspoon salt
 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
 ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Place pine nuts, garlic, spinach, parsley, sage, nutritional yeast and salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor on, add in lemon juice then drizzle in olive oil until the desired consistency is achieved. Taste and adjust seasonings.