Get the Recipe: Easy AIP Pesto (Whole30 & Nut Free)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    7 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    109 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Get the Recipe: Easy AIP Pesto (Whole30 & Nut Free)

This is the easiest and most delicious AIP and Whole30 approved Pesto! This quick recipe is made entirely in a blender or food processor. This pesto is great on chicken, spaghetti squash, zucchini noodles or by the spoonful!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves stems removed
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • squeeze lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
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Instructions

  1. First, place all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
  2. Blend on high until smooth. Every 1 minute, stop and scrape down sides of blender with spatula.
  3. Continue blending until smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
  4. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • Remove stems from basil leaves before adding to blender.
  • Measure the basil by packing it into a 1 cup measuring cup.  Do not loosely place basil in measuring cup.
  • A high powered blender or food processor (or Vitamix) work best in this recipe.
  • Blend on high in 1 minute increments.  Stop between each and scrape down sides of blender.
  • Continue blending until smooth.  Mine took about 3 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze for up to 2 months.
  • This recipe makes approximately 4 servings of 2 tablespoons each.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 294mg (12%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 633IU (13%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition 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.

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