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AIP Friendly Cilantro Basil Pesto

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 100 kcal
Course: Others

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove of garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 whole lemon
  • ½ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

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  1. All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  2. Place the herbs, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt in a high-speed blender.
  3. Process until the pesto is either chunky or very smooth, depending on what texture you prefer.
  4. Scrape down the sides of the blender jar periodically with a silicon spatula to make sure everything gets processed.
  5. Check the consistency. If the pesto is too thick, add a little purified water one tablespoon at a time until it thins just enough to your liking.
  6. Store the pesto in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 117mg (5%) Potassium 35mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 235IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 117mg 5%
Potassium 35mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 235IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.