A fresh, flavorful and fragrant vegan basil pesto recipe with pine nuts, garlic and lemon juice. Gluten-Free and Vegan.
Course:
Dips and Spreads
Cuisine:
American, Healthy, Vegan
Servings: 12
Calories: 142 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
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5
ounces
basil
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1/4
cup
+ 2 tablespoons pine nuts
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3
cloves
garlic
minced
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1
teaspoon
lemon juice
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1/2
teaspoon
Himalayan salt
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3/4
cup
olive oil
+2 tablespoons - optional
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In a food processor combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil
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Process on high, while slowly drizzling the olive oil through the feed chute.
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Add more olive oil as needed until the desired consistency is reached.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Basil Pesto {Gluten-Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 97mg4%
Potassium 54mg2%
Vitamin A 625IU13%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.