Easy Basil Pesto
This Easy Basil Pesto is Whole30 and Paleo friendly. It's as simple as adding everything to a wide-mouth mason jar and giving it a whirl with your immersion blender.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
12 minutes to 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
6
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup fresh Basil, fresh
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Pine Nuts, lightly toasted until golden brown
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, preferably cold-pressed
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
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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 raw pine nuts to a dry skillet and heat over low heat until golden brown (approx. 12-15min). Move regularly to avoid burning.
- Add pine nuts and remaining ingredients to a wide-mouth mason jar and pulse with immersion blender until smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as required. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
- Go get a massage because you deserve it after all that hard work in the kitchen!
- Come back to enjoy your pesto with ALL THE THINGS.
Notes
This works in a food processor and blender but that involves more clean up!
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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 Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 221 |
| Fat: | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 2 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 0 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |
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