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 anti-inflammatory pesto in the refrigerator can amp up your Whole30 meals.
My pro tip for pesto storage: Add a layer of olive oil to the top of your pesto in a jar to help it maintain that vibrant green color! The olive oil locks out any air, keeping it from oxidizing.
If you want to stretch your pesto, you can always sub in another green. I often add a handful of Italian parsley, as seen in the photos.
Ingredients
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Basil, Fresh
- 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
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 Alcohol Free 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 |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated for total recipe. |
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