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Coconut Pesto {Vegan and Gluten Free}
5 from 21 votes

Coconut Pesto {Vegan and Gluten Free}

This Coconut Pesto blends fresh mint and coriander with almond flakes and shredded coconut, combined using coconut milk and rapeseed oil into a smooth or chunky paste. It offers a fresh herbaceous taste with subtle nuttiness and tropical notes from the coconut, suitable as a sauce over warm gnocchi or pasta. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free as it avoids dairy and gluten ingredients.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 15 g mint 0.3 cup
  • 15 g Coriander aka cilantro, 0.3 cup
  • 3 tbsp almond flakes
  • 3 tbsp coconut shredded
  • 1.5 tsp lime juice
  • 2-3 tbsp coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

Instructions

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  1. Put all the ingredients into a food processor and whiz into a paste of your desired consistency.
  2. If you like your pesto chunky then whiz for a shorter time than you would if you want it smoother.
  3. Adjust seasoning and serve over warm gnocchi or pasta.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 137mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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