Pesto Without Pine Nuts
Love pesto but can't do pine nuts? This recipe is nut-free without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups basil stems removed
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add the basil, parmesan and garlic to the food processor and pulse for 5-10 seconds, or until all ingredients are finely chopped.
- Add the olive oil and pulse for a few more seconds, or until olive oil is well mixed.
- Taste the pesto and see if salt is needed. If so, start with 1/8 teaspoon of salt and pulse for a few seconds before testing again. From here, add a small pinch of salt at a time according to taste preference if necessary.
Notes
Depending on your salt preference, you may prefer more or less salt. So make sure to give it a taste before you add in any salt, then slowly add in a little at a time until it's just right for you.
Equipment
food processor
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g
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