Nut Free Basil Pesto with Lemon [No Oil]

Name: Nut Free Basil Pesto with Lemon [No Oil]
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings (makes 1 cup)
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 3-4 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 1-2 tablespoons water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
6 servings (makes 1 cup)
Calories
5 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Nut Free Basil Pesto with Lemon [No Oil]

Iris Warren

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Fragrant and fresh with basil, garlic and lemon for the perfect oil free pesto recipe you need in your kitchen.

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Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
3-4 cloves garlic peeled
2 tablespoons lemon juice approx half a large lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1-2 tablespoons water as needed

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients except the water to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and scrape down the sides as needed.
Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time, as needed to reach desired consistency.

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Notes

You may store your pesto in a jar in your fridge to use within a few days. Or keep frozen for up to 6 months.
You may sub any herb for the basil, as desired. Just keep the same ratio.
Use a food processor for pesto with a little texture, or a blender for smoother results.
Feel free to double or triple the recipe to make freezer portions for future use. This is especially useful when harvesting herbs from your garden to ensure no waste.

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Calories 5cal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 30mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 422IU (8%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)