Dairy-Free Pesto
This Dairy-Free Pesto is a staple around my house. I use it to top eggs, mix into mashed potatoes (obvi!) and as a base for salad dressing and aioli. When it comes to flavor boosters, keeping a jar of this tasty pesto in the refrigerator can amp up your Whole30 meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups fresh Basil
- 1/3 cup1/3 cup1/3 cup Pine Nuts
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, peeled
- 1/21/21/2 Lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic clove to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until ingredients are well chopped, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add zest and juice of half a lemon, salt and pepper to the food processor, and run on low for about 20 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle olive oil into the top of the food processor, while continuing to run on low.
- Store pesto in the refrigerator in a jar or air-tight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
Basil leaves can be mixed up with other greens. You'll need about 4 cups of greens total. Good substitutes include a mix of basil with parsley, arugula or any other soft green you enjoy.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nightshade Free Paleo Pescetarian Plant Based Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Specific Carbohydrate Diet Sugar Free Vegan Vegetarian Whole30This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 105 |
Fat: | 11 g |
Carbohydrates: | 0 g |
Protein: | 1 g |
Cholesterol: | 0 g |
Sodium: | 47 mg |
Fiber: | 0 g |
Sugars: | 0 g |
Calculated for total recipe. |
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