5.0 from 6 votes
Quick & Easy Macadamia Nut Basil Pesto
This Quick and Easy Macadamia Nut Basil Pesto might just be your new favorite. Gluten-free, vegetarian, perfect on pasta, pizza and so much more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 oz
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup roasted unsalted macadamia nuts
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup avocado or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place macadamia nuts in blender cup; pulse just until nuts have broken down into a meal-like consistency. Don't overprocess because you'll process again with the rest of the ingredients.
- Add in fresh basil, parmesan, oil, minced garlic, and salt; pulse until ingredients have combined and no big pieces of basil remain.
- Transfer to 8oz jar and store in fridge, about 2 weeks.
- Use on pasta, pizza, sandwiches and more!
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Notes
- Some of my favorite jars to use for storing are weck jars.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8th
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.