Homemade Nut Free Basil Pesto Recipe
This Homemade Nut Free Basil Pesto Recipe is an easy, allergy-free pesto sauce that is super versatile and tasty! Keep it on hand for gourmet pasta, use it as a sandwich spread, in wraps, as a marinade or even as a salad dressing!
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 1689kcal
Ingredients
- 2.5 oz fresh basil about 1 ⅓ cups packed
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese or ¼ cup pre-grated
- salt to taste
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- spinach as needed
Instructions
- Combine basil leaves (remove any thick stems), garlic cloves, parmesan, a pinch of salt, and freshly squeezed lemon into a food processor. Blend on high, while slowly pouring in the olive oil.
- Once the mixture is blended and all the olive oil is added, give it a taste to adjust for salt. If you want more pesto, add spinach. This does not add a lot of flavor, but adds some volume and extra hidden veggies.
- Serve with pasta or store in the fridge for up to 5 days and use on salads, sandwiches and more!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze any leftovers for later!