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Vegan Basil Mint Pesto with Pistachios

A simple yet incredible flavorful vegan pesto that will keep you coming back for more. This is our most popular recipe and for good reason. A wonderful gluten free dairy free snack or meal. Vegan, dairy-free and GF.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ c Fresh Shelled Pistachios
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 Cloves peeled garlic
  • 1 c basil loosely packed
  • 1 c mint loosely packed
  • ½ c olive oil You can use as little as ¼ c if you want this to be much thicker and more of a paste consistency

Instructions

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  1. Chop nuts in food processor (or a mortar and pestle) until fine, add salt and garlic and pulse until garlic is minced.
  2. Add herbs ½ c at a time until finely chopped. Then drizzle in olive oil until desired consistency. (Should be thick but spreadable)
  3. Adjust with Salt and Pepper to taste.
  4. Serve with fresh pasta or spiralized and steamed veggies.