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Easy Nut-Free Pesto


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  • Author: Allison
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup or 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups basil (packed)
  • 2/3 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons water, if needed to thin

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with the ‘S’ blade. 
  2. Process until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Add water to thin, if needed.  
  3. Transfer pesto into an airtight container and use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Makes about 1 cup of pesto. 
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 125
  • Sugar: 0.4 g
  • Sodium: 146.7 mg
  • Fat: 12.3 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
  • Fiber: 0.8 g
  • Protein: 3.5 g