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Dairy Free Pesto Recipe

Dairy Free Pesto is easy to make and so delicious. Rather than adding parmesan, we toast the cashews (cheaper than pine nuts!) which gives the pesto the best flavor. This is our go-to Whole30 and vegan pesto recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups basil packed
  • ⅓ ⅓ cup cashews toasted (see notes)
  • ⅓ ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ ¼ teaspoon sea salt see notes

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients into your food processor and blend on low until it's a chunky texture. For a creamier pesto, blend on high speed.
  2. Store in your fridge for up to 5 days

Notes

  • If you need to toast your cashews at home, put them on a baking sheet and toast them for 6-7 minutes at 350 degrees. They will be golden and smell fragrant when ready. Let them cool before using them in this recipe.
  • Depending on the type of salt you use, you may want to add an extra pinch more. Start with ¼ teaspoon and add an extra ⅛ teaspoon if needed.
  • For super creamy pesto, use a high-powered blender and a splash of water so it runs smoothly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 tablespoon Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 37mg (2%) Potassium 28mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 tablespoon
Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 28mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 119IU 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

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