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Simple nut free, dairy free basil pesto
Basil Pesto (dairy & nut free)
Simple nut free, dairy free basil pesto
Equipment
Ingredients
- 190 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
- 45 g (⅓ cup) nutritional yeast flakes_
- 60 ml (¼ cup) olive oil_
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt_
- black pepper_ to taste
Instructions
- Place the garlic in a food processor and pulse until it is finely minced.
- Add the basil, nutritional yeast flakes, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the food processor or blender.
- Pulse the ingredients until they are well combined.
- Slowly stream in the olive oil while the food processor is running.
- Blend the ingredients until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
You can serve this basil pesto over pasta, spread it on sandwiches or wraps, or use it as a dip. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Basil Pesto (dairy & nut free)
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.1
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2.2
g
14
%
Sodium
300
mg
13
%
Potassium
381
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
6.2
g
2
%
Fiber
3.2
g
13
%
Sugar
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Calcium
95
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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