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nut free basil pesto in a small jar with basil in the background

Nut Free Pesto

Skip the nuts, not the flavor. This nut free pesto sauce is packed with flavor and full of garden fresh goodness. It's perfect on pasta, pizza, poultry and veggies.
4.72 from 133 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Nut free pesto, Pesto sauce, Pesto without nuts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 124kcal
Author: Karen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Wash the basil and remove the stems.
  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until you have reached desired consistency.
  • Serve over pasta, pizza, chicken or veggies. This sauce can also be used as a marinade.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 146mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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