5.0 from 150 votes
Nut Free Basil Pesto with Lemon [No Oil]
Fragrant and fresh with basil, garlic and lemon for the perfect oil free pesto recipe you need in your kitchen.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings (makes 1 cup)
Calories: 5 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings (makes 1 cup)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 5
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.