Easy AIP Pesto (Whole30 & Nut Free)
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4.8
Easy AIP Pesto (Whole30 & Nut Free)
Description
Easy AIP Pesto (Whole30 & Nut Free) features fresh basil and parsley blended with olive oil, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and sea salt. The ingredients are processed until smooth, creating a thick but spreadable sauce that carries herbal and slight tangy notes from the lemon. Nutritional yeast adds a subtle depth and a hint of umami without dairy.
This pesto can be used as a condiment for grilled meats, a topping for vegetables, or mixed into grain bowls, providing a flavorful option free from common allergens. It has a bright green color and smooth texture that holds well refrigerated.
Ingredients should be blended in intervals to help achieve a consistent texture, scraping the container sides as needed. Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it keeps for up to 5 days. It’s also possible to freeze it for longer storage, preserving the fresh taste and texture for up to two months.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup basil stems removed, fresh leaves
- ¼ cup parsley
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- queeze lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt sea salt
Instructions
- First, place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Blend on high until smooth. Every 1 minute, stop and scrape down sides of blender with spatula.
- Continue blending until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Remove basil stems before measuring and blending for a smoother pesto.
- Press the basil firmly into the measuring cup to get an accurate 1 cup measurement.
- Use a high-powered blender or food processor and blend in 1-minute increments, scraping down sides for even texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- This recipe yields approximately 4 servings of 2 tablespoons each.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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